Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double.
If the thief be found
Let him pay double
Bible References
If the thief be found
Proverbs 6:30
Men do not utterly despise a thief, that stealeth to satisfy his soul, when he is hungry:
Jeremiah 2:26
Like as a thief that is taken with the deed cometh to shame, even so is the house of Israel come to confusion: the common people, their kings and rulers, their priests and prophets.
John 12:6
This said he, not that he cared for the poor: but because he was a thief, and kept the bag, and bare that which was given.
1 Corinthians 6:10
neither thieves, neither the covetous, neither drunkards, neither cursed speakers, neither extortioners shall inherit the kingdom of God.
Let him pay double
Exodus 22:4
If the theft be found in his hand alive - whether it be ox, ass or sheep - he shall restore double.