The term "sues" does not appear directly in the Bible; however, the concept of legal action and seeking justice through courts is present in the biblical text. The act of suing, or bringing a legal case against another, is addressed in various contexts throughout Scripture, often with a focus on justice, fairness, and the resolution of disputes among believers.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the legal system was an integral part of Israelite society, with laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. These laws were designed to maintain order and justice among the people. The Mosaic Law provided guidelines for resolving disputes, including those that might lead to legal action. For example, Exodus 21-23 contains laws about personal injury, property damage, and restitution, which could involve legal proceedings.

Deuteronomy 16:18-20 emphasizes the importance of justice: "Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town the LORD your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly. Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. Pursue justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the LORD your God is giving you."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of lawsuits among believers in 1 Corinthians 6:1-8. Paul admonishes the Corinthian church for taking their disputes before secular courts rather than resolving them within the Christian community. He writes, "If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints?" (1 Corinthians 6:1). Paul emphasizes that believers should be able to settle disputes among themselves, reflecting the unity and love that should characterize the body of Christ.

The New Testament also highlights the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, as seen in Jesus' teachings. In Matthew 5:25-26 , Jesus advises, "Reconcile quickly with your adversary while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny."

Principles for Believers

From a biblical perspective, the act of suing should be approached with caution and a heart seeking justice and reconciliation. Believers are encouraged to resolve disputes within the church community and to prioritize forgiveness and reconciliation over legal action. The Bible calls for fairness, integrity, and a commitment to justice, reflecting God's character and His desire for His people to live in harmony.

While the Bible acknowledges the necessity of legal systems and courts, it also challenges believers to live by higher principles of love, forgiveness, and community accountability. The ultimate goal is to reflect the justice and mercy of God in all interactions, including those that might lead to legal disputes.7121. qara -- to call, proclaim, read
... 28), proclaimed (17), proclaiming (3), proclaims (2), read (35), reading (2), reads
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Chapter xix.
... thy coat." Let all these things therefore be understood for which we may be sued
at the law, so that the right to them may pass from us to him who sues, or for ...
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The Peroration
... Yet the accuser is sometimes not without tears, in deploring the distress of those
in whose behalf he sues for satisfaction, and the defendant sometimes ...
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Carpocratis Et Epiphanis Sententiam De Feminarum Communitate ...
... exorm nutrimenta, communi justitia ex ??quo data omnibus: et ad ea, qu?? sunt hujusmodi,
similiter se habet genus boum, ut bores; et suum, at sues, et ovium ...
/.../the stromata or miscellanies/caput ii carpocratis et epiphanis sententiam.htm

Quibus Pr??textibus Utantur H??retici Ad Omnis Genetis Licentiam ...
... Ad lupanaria ergo deducith??c communio, et cure eis communicaverint sues et hirci,
maximaque apud illos in spe fuerint meretrices, qu?? in prostibulis pr??sto ...
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Epistle Cvi. To Syagrius, ??therius, virgilius, and Desiderius ...
... Moreover, as one who refuses when invited and flies when sought should be brought
up to the sacred altar, so one that sues of his own accord and pushes himself ...
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Unkindness
... I quit my interest, and leave it free; But when Thy grace. Sues for my heart,
I Thee displace; Nor would I use a friend as I use Thee. ...
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Forgiveness.
... its bounty shed. 3 The debtor humbly sues, Who would, but cannot pay; And
shall I lenity refuse, Who need it every day? 4 And shall ...
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'Lovest Thou Me?'
... These things will come if the other thing is there. 'Lovest thou Me?' Jesus Christ
sues each of us, not for obedience primarily, not for repentance, not for ...
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Weighed, and Found Wanting
... in such God-like work who, as Moses, is so sure of the fatal issues, and so oblivious
of all but saving men from self-inflicted ruin, that he sues as for a ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/weighed and found wanting.htm

On Trusting in the Mercy of God.
... we have made our crime. Suppose again that a man is convicted and sues for
pardon, but will not confess at all. O, he says, I have ...
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Sues (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Sues (2 Occurrences). Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you
to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. (WEB). ...
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Sue (2 Occurrences)
... Sue (2 Occurrences). Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let
him have your cloak also. (Root in WEB KJV WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Wants (49 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wants (49 Occurrences). Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you
to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Tunic (24 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Tunic (24 Occurrences). Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you
to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. (See NIV). ...
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Pleads (9 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 59:4 None sues in righteousness, and none pleads in truth: they trust in
vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity. ...
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Coat (54 Occurrences)
... Coat (54 Occurrences). Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let
him have your cloak also. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
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Cloak (73 Occurrences)
... Cloak (73 Occurrences). Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you to take away your coat,
let him have your cloak also. (WEB KJV ASV DBY YLT RSV NIV). ...
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Anyone (514 Occurrences)
... husband to her. (See NIV). Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you to take away your
coat, let him have your cloak also. (WEB NAS). Matthew 8 ...
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Someone (153 Occurrences)
... the other also. (See NIV). Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you to take away your
coat, let him have your cloak also. (See NIV). Matthew 5 ...
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Shirt (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shirt (3 Occurrences). Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you
to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. (See NAS). ...
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