Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.
Two men
Thou didst blaspheme
General references
Bible References
Two men
Deuteronomy 19:15
“A single witness shall not appear in a trial against a man for any wrong or any sin which he has committed; [only] on the testimony or evidence of two or three witnesses shall a charge be confirmed.
Matthew 26:59
Now the chief priests and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) tried to get false witnesses to testify against Jesus, so that they might [have a reason to] put Him to death.
Acts 6:11
Then [to attack him another way] they secretly instructed men to say, “We have heard this man [Stephen] speak blasphemous (slanderous, sacrilegious, abusive) words against Moses and against God.”
Thou didst blaspheme
Exodus 22:28
“You shall not curse God, nor curse the ruler of your people [since he administers God’s law].
Leviticus 24:15
You shall speak to the Israelites, saying, ‘Whoever curses his God will bear his sin [through his own death].
Matthew 26:59
Now the chief priests and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) tried to get false witnesses to testify against Jesus, so that they might [have a reason to] put Him to death.
John 10:33
The Jews answered Him, “We are not going to stone You for a good work, but for blasphemy, because You, a mere man, make Yourself out to be God.”
Acts 6:13
They presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and the Law [of Moses];
General references
Genesis 39:17
Then she told her husband the same story, saying, “The Hebrew servant, whom you brought among us, came to me to mock and insult me;
Exodus 20:16
“You shall not testify falsely [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person).
1 Kings 21:12
They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.
Mark 14:64
You have heard the blasphemy [that is, His claim to be the Son of God]. What is your decision?” And they all condemned Him to be [guilty and] deserving of death.