Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.

Bible References

A question

Acts 23:29
and I found him to be accused over questions about their Law, but under no accusation deserving death or imprisonment.
Acts 25:11
If, then, I am a wrongdoer and have committed anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die; but if none of those things is true of which these men accuse me, no one can hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar.”
Acts 26:3
especially because you are an expert in all customs and questions among the Jews; therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently.
1 Timothy 1:4
nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.
1 Timothy 6:4
he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,
2 Timothy 2:23
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

Look

Matthew 27:4
saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? See to that yourself!”

For

Acts 24:6
And he even tried to desecrate the temple; and then we arrested him. [We wanted to judge him according to our own Law.
John 18:31
So Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves, and judge Him according to your law.” The Jews said to him, “We are not permitted to put anyone to death,”

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