1 Corinthians 6:6 specifies brother suing brother before unbelievers — the very practice Paul says is already a defeat.

1 Corinthians 6:1 introduces the problem of believers taking disputes before unbelievers — the context Paul calls a defeat in 6:7.

1 Corinthians 9:12 shows Paul giving up his rights for the gospel — mirroring the call in 6:7 to forgo legal rights for unity.

In 1 Peter 3:9, believers are called not to repay evil but to bless, mirroring Paul's call to accept wrong rather than sue.

1 Peter 2:19-23 commends unjust suffering without retaliation, following Christ's example—reinforces Paul's teaching on being wronged.

James 4:1-3 traces quarrels to selfish desires—the same root cause behind the Corinthians' lawsuits Paul condemns.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 commands not repaying evil for evil—a direct parallel to Paul's call to be wronged rather than sue.

Romans 12:17-19 explicitly forbids revenge and leaves room for God's wrath—Paul's consistent ethic of suffering wrong.

Luke 6:29 parallels Matthew's teaching on non-retaliation, urging believers to accept wrong—clearly echoed in Paul's exhortation.

Matthew 5:39-41 records Jesus' command not to resist evil, including turning the other cheek—Paul applies this to lawsuits.

Proverbs 20:22 directly advises against repaying wrong, waiting for God's vengeance—matching Paul's 'why not rather be wronged?'

In Matthew 5:40, Jesus teaches giving more than demanded when sued, directly supporting Paul's 'why not rather be wronged?'

Colossians 3:13 commands bearing with and forgiving complaints — the alternative to lawsuits Paul urges in 6:7.

1 Thessalonians 4:6 warns against defrauding a brother, with the Lord as avenger — reinforcing the call to endure wrong in 6:7.

In Matthew 5:24, Jesus prioritizes reconciliation before worship, reinforcing Paul's call to avoid lawsuits among believers.

Colossians 3:25 says wrongdoers will face divine justice — supporting Paul's call to accept being wronged rather than sue.

2 Corinthians 12:20 lists strife and disputes among believers — the same relational conflict underlying the lawsuits in 6:7.

Philippians 4:5 calls for a gentle spirit — the forbearance that would choose to be wronged rather than sue, as in 6:7.

In Genesis 13:9, Abram yields his choice to Lot to prevent conflict, exemplifying the willingness to be wronged Paul commends.

In Genesis 13:8, Abram urges peace between kin to avoid strife, paralleling Paul's appeal to believers not to litigate.