Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
At the mouth
General references
Bible References
At the mouth
Deuteronomy 17:6 On the evidence of two or three witnesses, he who is to die shall be put to death; he shall not be put to death on the evidence of [only] one witness.
Numbers 35:30
‘If anyone kills a person [intentionally], the murderer shall be put to death on the testimony of [two or more] witnesses; but no one shall be put to death on the testimony of [only] one witness.
1 Kings 21:10
and seat two worthless and unprincipled men opposite him, and have them testify against him, saying, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”
Matthew 18:16 But if he does not listen, take along with you one or two others, so that every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Matthew 26:60
They found none, even though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward,
John 8:17 Even in your own law it is written that the testimony of two persons is true [valid and admissible].
2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time that I am visiting you. Every fact shall be sustained and confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
1 Timothy 5:19
Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is based on [the testimony of at least] two or three witnesses.
Hebrews 10:28
Anyone who has ignored and set aside the Law of Moses is put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Revelation 11:3
And I will grant authority to My two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days (forty-two months; three and one-half years), dressed in sackcloth.”
General references
Numbers 35:30
‘If anyone kills a person [intentionally], the murderer shall be put to death on the testimony of [two or more] witnesses; but no one shall be put to death on the testimony of [only] one witness.
Deuteronomy 17:6 On the evidence of two or three witnesses, he who is to die shall be put to death; he shall not be put to death on the evidence of [only] one witness.
John 7:51
“Does our Law convict someone without first giving him a hearing and finding out what he is [accused of] doing?”