Thematic Bible: Courts of justice
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Courts of justice » The accused » The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
This the third time I am coming to you: in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.
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And it has been written in our law, that the testimony of two men is true.
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Courts of justice » Inferior » Held at the gates
Courts of justice » Judges of » Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
And he sitting on his tribunal, his wife sent to him, saying, Let there be nothing to thee and that just man: for this day I suffered many things in a dream on account of Him.
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Courts of justice » Generally held in the morning
And it being morning, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death.
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And hearing, they came into the temple at daydawn, and were teaching. And the high priest coming and those with him, called together the sanhedrim and all the eldership of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to bring them.
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And when it was day, the eldership of the people was convened, and the chief priests and scribes, and they led Him into their sanhedrim.
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Courts of justice » Superior court » Decided on all appeals and difficult cases
Courts of justice » Sometimes held in synagogues
and throughout all the synagogues, frequently punishing them, I compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceeding mad against them, I was persecuting them even also unto foreign cities.
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Beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the sanhedrins, and will beat you in their synagogues;
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And I said, Lord, they know that I was imprisoning and binding those believing on thee throughout the synagogue;
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For if a gold-ringed man may come into your synagogue, in shining apparel, and a poor man may also come in with soiled clothing;
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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
And Jesus said to them, Truly I say unto you, that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man may sit upon the throne of His glory, you shall also sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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But why do you judge your neighbor, or indeed why do you discount your brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of God.
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Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? and if the world is judged by you, are you unworthy of the smallest judgments?
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Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
And Pilate, wishing to do the multitude a favor, released unto them Barabbas.And having scourged Jesus, he delivered Him up that He should be crucified. And the soldiers led Him into the court, which is the judgment hall; and call around Him the whole band. And they put on Him a purple robe, and having plaited a thorny crown, put it on Him. read more.
And they began to mock Him, Hail, King of the Jews! And they continued to strike His head with a reed, and spit on Him, and putting down their knees worshiped Him. And when they mocked Him, they divested Him of the purple robe, and put on Him His own raiment: and lead Him away in order that they may crucify Him.
And they began to mock Him, Hail, King of the Jews! And they continued to strike His head with a reed, and spit on Him, and putting down their knees worshiped Him. And when they mocked Him, they divested Him of the purple robe, and put on Him His own raiment: and lead Him away in order that they may crucify Him.
Courts of justice » Judges of » Conferred together before giving judgment
But a certain Pharisee, Gamaliel by name, a teacher of the law, honorable to all the people, rising in the sanhedrim command them to put the men out for a short time, and he said to them; Israelitish men, take heed to yourselves in reference to these men what you are about to do. For before these days Theudas arose, saying that he was somebody, to whom a number of men, about four hundred, adhered, who were slain, and all, so many as confided in him, were dispersed, and came to nothing. read more.
After him Judas the Galilean arose, in the days of the enrollment, and led the people after him; he also perished, and all, so many as confided in him, were scattered abroad. And I now say this to you: Stand aloof from these men, and let them alone; for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to naught; but if it be of God, you will not be able to destroy them, lest perchance you may also be found fighting against God. And they obeyed him, and having called the apostles, beating them, they commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and sent them away.
After him Judas the Galilean arose, in the days of the enrollment, and led the people after him; he also perished, and all, so many as confided in him, were scattered abroad. And I now say this to you: Stand aloof from these men, and let them alone; for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to naught; but if it be of God, you will not be able to destroy them, lest perchance you may also be found fighting against God. And they obeyed him, and having called the apostles, beating them, they commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and sent them away.
Then Festus, having spoken with the council, responded, Thou hast appealed unto Caesar; thou shalt go unto Caesar.
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And the king, and the governor, and Bernice, and those sitting with them, arose up: and having gone away, they were talking to one another, saying, that This man is doing nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
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
And Agrippa said to Paul, It is permitted to thee to speak for thyself. Then Paul reaching forth his hand, proceeded with his defence:
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And Paul responded, the governor beckoning to him to speak; Knowing you to be a judge to this nation from many years, I cheerfully apologize as to the things concerning myself:
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Appeals from, made to the emperor
But Agrippa said to Festus, This man was able to have been released, if he had not appealed to Caesar.
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and the Jews speaking against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not having anything for which to accuse my nation.
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If therefore I indeed am guilty of unrighteousness, and have done anything worthy of death, I do not ask not to die: but if nothing of these things of which they accuse me is true, no man is able to gratify them (by my death): I appeal unto Caesar.
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Courts of justice » The judgment of » Allusions to
but I say unto you that every one being angry with his brother, shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever may say to his brother, Thou scoundrel, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever may say, Thou fool, shall be liable unto a hell of fire.
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Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Mentioned in the latter part of sacred history
Then the chief priests and Pharisees assembled the Sanhedrin, and continued to say, What are we doing? because this man is doing many miracles.
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And when it was day, the eldership of the people was convened, and the chief priests and scribes, and they led Him into their sanhedrim.
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And leading them, they placed them in the council, and the chief priests asked them, saying,
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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
Be reconciled with your adversary quickly, while you are in the way with him; lest the adversary may deliver you to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you may be cast into prison.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Courts of justice » Causes in, were opened by » The complainant
And her masters seeing that the hope of their gain was gone, arresting Paul and Silas, dragged them into the forum to the rulers, and leading them to the magistrates, said, These men do exceedingly trouble our city, being Jews, and they proclaimed customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, or to do, being Romans.
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
Taking Jesus they led Him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the chief priests and elders were assembled together.
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And the high priests and all the sanhedrim were seeking false testimony against Jesus, in order that they might kill Him.
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Courts of justice » The accused » Sometimes treated with insult
They spat in His face, and buffeted Him: and they slapped Him,
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And He speaking these things, one of the officers standing by gave Jesus a slap, saying, Do you thus answer the high priest? Jesus responded to him, If I spoke wickedly, witness concerning the wickedness: but if beautifully, why do you smite me?
Courts of justice » The accused » Stood before the judge
And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked Him, saying; Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, Thou sayest it.
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Courts of justice » The accused » Examined on oath
And Jesus was silent; and the high priest responding said to Him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us if thou art the Christ, the Son of God.
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Courts of justice » Inferior » All transfers of property made before
Courts of justice » Both the accusers and accused required to appear before
to whom I responded, that it is not the customs to the Romans to slay any man gratuitously, before that the accused may have his accusers face to face, and receive a place of defence concerning the charge.
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Presided over by the governor or deputy
And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked Him, saying; Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said to him, Thou sayest it.
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And having bound Him, took Him away, and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate, the governor.
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Courts of justice » The judgment of » Witnesses first to execute
and casting him out from the city, they began to stone him. And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man, called Saul:
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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 chiliarch commanded that he should be led into the castle, saying that he should be tested by scourges, in order that he might know on account of what cause they continued so to cry out against him.
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Then immediately those about to scourge him departed from him: and the chiliarch also feared, knowing that he was a Roman, and that he had bound him.
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Place of, called the hall of judgment
Then they lead Jesus from Caiaphas to the judgment hall: and it was morning. And they did not come into the judgment hall, in order that they might not be polluted, but that they might eat the passover.
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then he went again into the judgment hall, and speaks to Jesus, Whence art thou? And Jesus gave him no answer.
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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 rising, said to Him, Do you respond nothing? what are they witnessing against you? And Jesus was silent; and the high priest responding said to Him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us if thou art the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus says to him, Thou didst say it. Moreover I say unto you, that, Hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. read more.
Then the high priest tore his robes, saying, He blasphemed: why have we yet need of witnesses? behold, now you heard His blasphemy: what seems to you? They responding said, He is worthy of death.
Then the high priest tore his robes, saying, He blasphemed: why have we yet need of witnesses? behold, now you heard His blasphemy: what seems to you? They responding said, He is worthy of death.
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Sat in high priest's palace
Taking Jesus they led Him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the chief priests and elders were assembled together. And Peter followed Him a long way off, into the court of the high priest, and having come in, was sitting with the officers, 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 robes, saying, He blasphemed: why have we yet need of witnesses? behold, now you heard His blasphemy: what seems to you? They responding said, 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
And Paul being about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, If it were some injustice or wicked rascality, O Jews, I would bear with you according to reason: but if there are questions about the words and name, and law appertaining to you, yourselves shall see to it; I do not wish to be judge of these things.
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Never examined their own citizens by torture
And when they were extending him to the scourges, Paul said to the centurion standing by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and uncondemned? And the centurion hearing, having come to the chiliarch, announced to him, saying, What are you about to do? for this man is a Roman. And the chiliarch, having come to him, said; Tell me, are you a Roman? And he said, Yes. read more.
And the chiliarch responded, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I was indeed born (a Roman citizen). Then immediately those about to scourge him departed from him: and the chiliarch also feared, knowing that he was a Roman, and that he had bound him.
And the chiliarch responded, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I was indeed born (a Roman citizen). Then immediately those about to scourge him departed from him: and the chiliarch also feared, knowing that he was a Roman, and that he had bound him.
Courts of justice » Provided with » Tormentors or executioners
And his lord being angry delivered him to the tormenters, until he should pay all that was due him.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » To decide according to the law
Courts of justice » Have authority from God
Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority except that which is from God; and the existing authorities have been ordained of God. So the one resisting the authority, antagonizes the ordinance of God: and those antagonizing shall receive to themselves judgment. For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Whether do you not wish to fear the authority? do the good, and you shall have praise from it: read more.
for he is the minister of God for you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, executing judgment unto wrath unto the one doing evil. Therefore it is necessary to submit, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.
for he is the minister of God for you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, executing judgment unto wrath unto the one doing evil. Therefore it is necessary to submit, not only on account of wrath, but also on account 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
Then Pilate said to them. You take Him, and judge Him according to your law. Then the Jews said to him, It is not lawful for us to kill any one.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Called magistrates
For as you go with your adversary to the ruler, give attention on the way that you be reconciled with him; lest he may deliver you to the judge, and the judge shall turn you over to the officer, and the officer will cast you into prison.
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Courts of justice » Causes in, were opened by » An advocate
And after five days Ananias the high priest with certain elders, and a certain orator Tertyllus, came down, who appeared before the governor against Paul.
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Courts of justice » The judgment of » Not given till accused was heard
Whether does our law judge a man, until it may first hear from him and know what he does?
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Examined the parties
with whom you yourself, having made inquiry, are able to know concerning all these things of which we accuse him.
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