17 Bible Verses about Witnesses
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But you'll receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you'll be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
After that, he was seen by more than 500 brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died.
For God, whom I serve with my spirit by preaching the gospel about his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you
and from Jesus the Messiah, the witness, the faithful one, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
For God is my witness how much I long for all of you with the compassion that the Messiah Jesus provides.
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But you'll receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you'll be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep on obeying him."
"The Lord answered, "I'm Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and stand on your feet, because I've appeared to you for the very purpose of appointing you to be my servant and witness of what you've seen and of what I'll show you.
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against paul
They brought them before the magistrates and said, "These men are stirring up a lot of trouble in our city. They are Jews and are advocating customs that we're not allowed to accept or practice as Romans."
For we have found this man a perfect pest and an agitator among all Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader in the sect of the Nazarenes
But the Jewish leaders became jealous, and they took some contemptible characters who used to hang out in the public square, formed a mob, and started a riot in the city. They attacked Jason's home and searched it for Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the people. When they didn't find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials and shouted, "These fellows who have turned the world upside down have come here, too, and Jason has welcomed them as his guests. All of them oppose the emperor's decrees by saying that there is another king Jesus!"
When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him and began bringing a number of serious charges against him that they couldn't prove. Paul said in his defense, "I have done nothing wrong against the Law of the Jews, or of the Temple, or of the emperor."
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against jesus
Meanwhile, the high priests and the whole Council were looking for false testimony against Jesus in order to have him put to death. But they couldn't find any, even though many false witnesses had come forward. At last two men came forward and stated, "This man said, "I can destroy the sanctuary of God and rebuild it in three days.'"
Peter followed Jesus at a distance as far as the high priest's courtyard. He was sitting with the servants and warming himself at the fire. Meanwhile, the high priests and the whole Council were looking for some testimony against Jesus in order to have him put to death, but they couldn't find any. Although many people gave false testimony against him, their testimony didn't agree. read more.
Then some men stood up and gave false testimony against him, saying, "We ourselves heard him say, "I will destroy this sanctuary made by human hands, and in three days I will build another one not made by human hands.'" But even on this point their testimony didn't agree.
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against stephen
So they secretly got some men to say, "We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God."
They had false witnesses stand up and say, "This man never stops saying things against this Holy Place and against the Law.
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against naboth
Two wicked men came in, sat down in front of them, and testified against Naboth in public, "Naboth cursed God and the king!" So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.
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But you'll receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you'll be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
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But you'll receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you'll be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep on obeying him."
"The Lord answered, "I'm Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and stand on your feet, because I've appeared to you for the very purpose of appointing you to be my servant and witness of what you've seen and of what I'll show you.
Witnesses » Two or more needed to convict
This will be the third time I am coming to you. "Every accusation must be verified by two or three witnesses."
"Every murderer of a human being is to be executed only according to testimony given by multiple witnesses. A single witness is not to result in a death sentence.
Based on the testimony of two or three witnesses, they must surely die. But they are not to die based on the testimony of one person.
"The testimony of one person alone is not to suffice to convict anyone of any iniquity, sin, or guilt. But the matter will stand on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
But if he doesn't listen, take one or two others with you so that "every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep on obeying him."
and for many days he appeared to those who had come with him to Jerusalem from Galilee. These are now his witnesses to the people.
When we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, we did not follow any clever myths. Rather, we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
just as they were passed down to us by those who had been eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning,
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When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him and began bringing a number of serious charges against him that they couldn't prove.
So they secretly got some men to say, "We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God."
So the soldiers took the money, did as they were instructed, and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
When they didn't find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials and shouted, "These fellows who have turned the world upside down have come here, too,
Although many people gave false testimony against him, their testimony didn't agree.
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False Witnesses, Defined As
Proverbs 12:17The truth teller speaks what is right, but the false witness speaks what is deceitful.
False Witnesses,examples Of
1 Samuel 22:8-18But all of you have conspired against me, and no one tells me about my son's covenant with Jesse's son. None of you feels sorry for me and tells me that my son has stirred up my servant against me to lie in wait, as he's doing this day."
Living Witnesses
1 Peter 2:12Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.
The Two Witnesses
Revelation 11:3I will give my two witnesses who wear sackcloth the authority to prophesy for 1,260 days."
Things As Witnesses
Genesis 21:30He replied, "You are to accept from me these seven ewe lambs as a witness that I have dug this well."
Three Witnesses
1 John 5:8And there are three witnesses on earth the Spirit, the water, and the blood and these three are one.
Witnesses, Legal
Genesis 31:50If you mistreat my daughters or if you take other wives besides them, though no one is watching us, keep in mind that God stands as a witness between you and me."
Witnesses, To Jesus Christ
Acts 26:22-23I've had help from God to this day, and so I stand here to testify to both the powerful and the lowly alike, stating only what the prophets and Moses said would happen