1 Corinthians 6:5I say this to move you to shame. Isn't there even one wise man among you who would be able to decide between his brothers?
The setting
Corinth, Greece, ~55 AD. Paul writes from Ephesus, having heard devastating reports about the church he planted. Christians are suing each other in Roman courts...
The emotion here: heartbroken and frustrated like a parent watching children destroy the family
The original word
entrepō (ἐντρέπω) — to turn inward, to feel shame that leads to change
Why it matters
Roman courts were notoriously corrupt, with verdicts often bought with bribes
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Corinthians 6:5
Paul uses 'shame' strategically — not to destroy, but to restore honor
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about avoiding all conflict, but Paul is specifically addressing lawsuits between believers in pagan courts. He's not saying Christians can't disagree.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Corinthians 6:5
Bible Genome reading
1 Corinthians 6:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Corinthians 6:5 comes from the book of 1 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include shame, wisdom. Notable phrases: I say this to move you to shame.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
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