1 Corinthians 6 — Overview

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1 Corinthians 6:1, The Corinthians must not vex their brethren, in going to law with them; 1 Corinthians 6:6, especially under infidels; 1 Corinthians 6:9, The unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God; 1 Corinthians 6:15, Our bodies are the members of Christ, and temples of the Holy Ghost.

They must not therefore be defiled.

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