Thematic Bible: Courts of justice
Thematic Bible
Courts of justice » The accused » The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
This is the third time I am coming to you. Every charge must be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses.
Verse Concepts
In your own law it is written that the testimony of two men is true.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Inferior » Held at the gates
Courts of justice » Judges of » Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered greatly today in a dream because of him."
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Generally held in the morning
When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.
Verse Concepts
And when they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest and his associates came, they called the Council together, even all the Senate of the sons of Israel, and sent orders to the prison house for them to be brought.
Verse Concepts
As soon as it was day, the council of the elders of the people came together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away to their council chamber, saying,
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Superior court » Decided on all appeals and difficult cases
Courts of justice » Sometimes held in synagogues
And as I punished them often in all the synagogues, I tried to force them to blaspheme; and being furiously enraged against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.
Verse Concepts
But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and flog you in their synagogues.
Verse Concepts
And I said, 'Lord, they themselves know that in one synagogue after another I used to imprison and beat those who believed in you.
Verse Concepts
For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in shabby clothes,
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Probably derived from the seventy elders appointed by moses
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Illustrative of the last judgment
Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Verse Concepts
Why do you judge your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God.
Verse Concepts
Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you not competent to try trivial cases?
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
So Pilate, wanting to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged him, to be crucified. The soldiers led him away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and they called together the whole battalion. And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and they twisted a crown of thorns and put it on him. read more.
And they began to salute him, "Hail, King of the Jews!" Then they struck him on the head with a reed and spat on him; and falling on their knees, they paid homage to him. And when they had mocked him, they took the purple robe off him, and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.
And they began to salute him, "Hail, King of the Jews!" Then they struck him on the head with a reed and spat on him; and falling on their knees, they paid homage to him. And when they had mocked him, they took the purple robe off him, and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.
Courts of justice » Judges of » Conferred together before giving judgment
But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while. And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men joined him. But he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. read more.
After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some people after him; he too perished, and all those who followed him were scattered. So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God." So they took his advice, and they called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some people after him; he too perished, and all those who followed him were scattered. So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God." So they took his advice, and they called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
Then when Festus had conferred with his council, he answered, "You have appealed to Caesar, to Caesar you shall go."
Verse Concepts
The king rose and the governor and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them, and when they had gone aside, they began talking to one another, saying, "This man is not doing anything worthy of death or imprisonment."
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge as for God
Courts of justice » Inferior » In all cities
Courts of justice » The accused » Permitted to plead their own cause
Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
Verse Concepts
When the governor had motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: "Realizing that for many years you have been a judge over this nation, I cheerfully make my defense.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Appeals from, made to the emperor
And Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."
Verse Concepts
But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesarnot that I had any charge to bring against my own nation.
Verse Concepts
If, then, I am a wrongdoer and have committed anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die; but if none of the charges brought against me is true, no one can hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar."
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Allusions to
But I say to you that anyone who is angry with his brother shall be subject to judgment. And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca,' shall be answerable to the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of the fire of hell.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Mentioned in the latter part of sacred history
Then the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, "What are we to do? For this man performs many signs.
Verse Concepts
As soon as it was day, the council of the elders of the people came together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away to their council chamber, saying,
Verse Concepts
When they had brought them, they set them before the council. The high priest questioned them,
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge righteously
Courts of justice » Corruption and bribery often practised in
Courts of justice » Superior court » Presided over by the governor or the high priest
Courts of justice » Provided with » Officers
Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him to court, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Courts of justice » Causes in, were opened by » The complainant
But when her owners saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the authorities, and when they had brought them to the magistrates they said, "These men are Jews and they are throwing our city into an uproar. They advocate customs which it is not lawful for us Romans to accept or practice."
Courts of justice » Judges of » Not to take bribes
Courts of justice » Superior court » Consisted subsequently of priests and levites
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Consisted of chief priest, &c
And those who had seized Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled.
Verse Concepts
Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death,
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » The accused » Sometimes treated with insult
Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists; and others slapped him,
Verse Concepts
And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, "Is that the way you answer the high priest?" Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken wrongly, bear witness to the wrong; but if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?"
Courts of justice » The accused » Stood before the judge
Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" So Jesus said to him, "It is as you say."
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » The accused » Examined on oath
But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God."
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Inferior » All transfers of property made before
Courts of justice » Both the accusers and accused required to appear before
I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to hand over any man before the accused meets his accusers face to face and has an opportunity to make his defense against the charges.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Presided over by the governor or deputy
Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" So Jesus said to him, "It is as you say."
Verse Concepts
And they bound him, and led him away and delivered him to Pilate the governor.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Witnesses first to execute
Then they cast him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Inferior » All minor cases decided by
Courts of justice » Inferior » Judges of, appointed by the governor
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge without respect of persons
Courts of justice » The accused » Sometimes examined by torture
the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and commanded him to be examined by scourging so that he might find out the reason why they were shouting against him that way.
Verse Concepts
So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately; and the commander also was afraid when he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had put him in chains.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Place of, called the hall of judgment
Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they did not enter the Praetorium themselves, so that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover.
Verse Concepts
and he went again into the Praetorium and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Superior court » Decisions of, conclusive
Courts of justice » Inferior » Re-established by jehoshaphat
Courts of justice » Provided with » Judges
Courts of justice » Judges of » To investigate every case
Courts of justice » False witnesses in to receive the punishment of the accused
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Presided over by high priest
And the high priest stood up and said, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God." Jesus said to him, "It is as you said. But I say to you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven." read more.
Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard his blasphemy. What do you think?" They answered, "He is worthy of death."
Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard his blasphemy. What do you think?" They answered, "He is worthy of death."
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Sat in high priest's palace
And those who had seized Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled. But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the end.
Courts of justice » Superior court » Held at the seat of government
Courts of justice » Judges of » Pronounced the judgment of the court
Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard his blasphemy. What do you think?" They answered, "He is worthy of death."
Courts of justice » Superior court » Held first by moses alone in the wilderness
Courts of justice » The accused » Witnesses sometimes laid their hands on the criminal's head before punishment
Courts of justice » The accused » Might have advocates
Courts of justice » Judges of » To promote peace
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Never interfered in any dispute about minor matters or about religion
But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrong or of vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to put up with you; but since it is a matter of questions about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves; I refuse to be a judge of these things."
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Never examined their own citizens by torture
But when they stretched him out with thongs, Paul said to the centurion who was standing by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman citizen and uncondemned?" When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and told him, saying, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen." So the commander came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" And he said, "Yes." read more.
The commander answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I was born a citizen." So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately; and the commander also was afraid when he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had put him in chains.
The commander answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I was born a citizen." So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately; and the commander also was afraid when he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had put him in chains.
Courts of justice » Provided with » Tormentors or executioners
And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Judges of » To decide according to the law
Courts of justice » Have authority from God
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore he who resists the authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to have no fear of him who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will have praise from him. read more.
For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; he is God's servant, an avenger to execute wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for the sake of conscience.
For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; he is God's servant, an avenger to execute wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for the sake of conscience.
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Recorded in writing
Courts of justice » The accused » Exhorted to confess
Courts of justice » Judges of » Rode often on white asses
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Could alone award death
Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law." The Jews said to him, "It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death."
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called magistrates
As you go with your adversary to the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, lest he drag you to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Causes in, were opened by » An advocate
After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders, with an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor.
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » The judgment of » Not given till accused was heard
"Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he is doing?"
Verse Concepts
Courts of justice » Judges of » Examined the parties
By examining him yourself you will be able to learn the truth about all these charges of which we accuse him."
Verse Concepts