Thematic Bible: Courts of justice
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Courts of justice » The accused » The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
This will be my third visit to you. Out of the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be confirmed.
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"And in your Law it is written 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 while he was seated upon the judgment-seat, his wife had sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered many things today, in a dream, because of him."
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Courts of justice » Generally held in the morning
And when the morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, how they might put him to death.
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When they heard this they went at early dawn to the Temple, and began to teach. Meantime when the high priest and his followers arrived, they summoned the Sanhedrin and all the Council of the Elders of the sons of Israel, and sent to the prison to fetch the apostles.
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When it became the day the elders if the people met with the high priests and the Scribes and had brought before the Sanhedrin, saying.
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Courts of justice » Superior court » Decided on all appeals and difficult cases
Courts of justice » Sometimes held in synagogues
"In all the synagogues also I punished them oftentimes, and tried to make them blaspheme; and in my mad fury I was pursuing them even to foreign cities.
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"But beware of men! For they will give you up to the Sanhedrin, and flog you in their synagogues.
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"'Lord,' I replied, 'they themselves well know that I was beating and imprisoning in synagogue after synagogue those who believed in you,
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Suppose a man comes into your synagogue with a gold ring and dazzling clothes, and suppose a poor man comes in, also, in shabby clothes,
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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
"In solemn truth I tell you," Jesus answered, "that in the New Creation, when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, you also who have followed me shall sit on twelve thrones, to govern the twelve tribes of Israel.
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But you the abstainer, why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you again the non-abstainer, why do you despise yours? 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 to be tried by you, are you unfit to try such trifling cases?
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Courts of justice » The judgment of » Immediately executed
So Pilate, who wished to make himself strong with the crowd, released Barabbas to them, and gave Jesus over for crucifixion, after he had scourged him. The soldiers then led him away into the courtyard (Praetorium), and called together the whole battalion. They clothed Jesus in purple, and plaited a crown of thorns, and placed it on his head. read more.
Then they began to salute him. "Hail, King of the Jews," they said. They kept striking him on the head with a rod, and spitting upon him; and on bended knee they did him homage. And after their sport with him, they stripped off the purple robe, and put on his own clothes, and led him out to crucify him.
Then they began to salute him. "Hail, King of the Jews," they said. They kept striking him on the head with a rod, and spitting upon him; and on bended knee they did him homage. And after their sport with him, they stripped off the purple robe, and put on his own clothes, and led him out to crucify him.
Courts of justice » Judges of » Conferred together before giving judgment
but Gamaliel, a Pharisee, a teacher of the law, and held in honor by all the people, rose from his seat, and ordered the apostles to be put outside for a little while. He said: "Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. "Years ago Theudas arose, claiming to be somebody, and was joined by about four hundred men. He was killed, and all of his followers dispersed and annihilated. read more.
"After him Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some of the people after him. He also perished, and all his followers were scattered. "And now, I say to you, hold aloof from these men. Let them alone; for if this scheme or work be of human origin it will come to nothing; "but if it is from God, you cannot put it down; you may even find yourselves fighting against God." They gave in to him; and called the apostles in, and after flogging them, released them, with instructions not to speak about the name of Jesus.
"After him Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some of the people after him. He also perished, and all his followers were scattered. "And now, I say to you, hold aloof from these men. Let them alone; for if this scheme or work be of human origin it will come to nothing; "but if it is from God, you cannot put it down; you may even find yourselves fighting against God." They gave in to him; and called the apostles in, and after flogging them, released them, with instructions not to speak about the name of Jesus.
Then Festus, after conferring with the council, answered. "You have appealed to Caesar; to Caesar you shall go."
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Then the king rose, and Bernice, and those who were sitting with him. When they had withdrawn they continued talking to one another. "This man is doing nothing," they said, "for which he deserves 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
Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched forth his hand and began to make his defense.
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Then at a nod from the governor, Paul spoke. "Because I know that for many years you have been a judge in this nation, I feel encouraged to make my defense.
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Appeals from, made to the emperor
And Agrippa said to Festus, "If he had not appealed to Caesar, he might have been set free."
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"But when the Jews objected I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything to accuse my nation of.
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"If I am a criminal and have done anything for which I ought to die, I do not object to die. But if none of their charges is true, no man can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar."
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Courts of justice » The judgment of » Allusions to
but I say to you that he who becomes angry with his brother shall be liable to condemnation by the court; and he who says to his brother 'Raca,' shall be liable to condemnation by the Sanhedrin, while he who curses his brother shall be liable to the Gehenna of Fire.
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Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Mentioned in the latter part of sacred history
So the chief priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin.
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When it became the day the elders if the people met with the high priests and the Scribes and had brought before the Sanhedrin, saying.
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So they brought them, and stood them before the Sanhedrin. Then the high priest questioned them.
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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
"Come to terms with your opponent quickly, while you are yet with him on the way [to the court], to prevent your opponent from handing you over to the judge, and the judge to the jailer, and so you be thrown into prison.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Courts of justice » Causes in, were opened by » The complainant
But when her owners saw that their hopes of gain were gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them before the magistrates, into the market-place. Then they brought them before the praetors, saying. "These fellows are Jews, who are making a great disturbance in our city. "They are teaching customs which it is not lawful for us as Romans to adopt or practise."
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
Then all his disciples forsook him and fled; but those who had apprehended Jesus led him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled.
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And the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were trying to get false evidence against Jesus, in order that they might have him executed;
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Courts of justice » The accused » Sometimes treated with insult
Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and some struck him with the palms of their hands, and cried.
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When he had spoken these words, one of the police standing by gave him a blow with his hand, saying as he did so, "Is that the way you answer the high priest?" Jesus replied "If I have said anything wrong, give evidence concerning the wrong; but if I said what was true, why do you strike me?"
Courts of justice » The accused » Stood before the judge
Now Jesus stood before the Governor, and the Governor questioned him. "Are you the King of the Jews?" he asked.
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Courts of justice » The accused » Examined on oath
But Jesus kept silence. Again the high priest addressed him, "I adjure you by the Living God, tell us if you are 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
I told them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give any man up for punishment, before the accused had his accusers face to face, and had opportunity of defending himself against the charges that had been brought against him.
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Presided over by the governor or deputy
Now Jesus stood before the Governor, and the Governor questioned him. "Are you the King of the Jews?" he asked.
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After they had bound him, they led him away, and handed him over to Pilate, the Roman Governor.
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Courts of justice » The judgment of » Witnesses first to execute
dragged him outside the city, and stoned him, the witnesses throwing off their outer garments at the feet of a young man named 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 tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and examined under the lash, to learn for what reason the people were thus crying out against him.
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Then those who were about to scourge him, immediately left him. And the tribune too, was afraid, when he learned that Paul was a Roman citizen, for he had had him bound.
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Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Place of, called the hall of judgment
From the house of Caiaphas they took Jesus to the Praetorium, and it was dawn. They themselves would not enter the Praetorium, in order that they might not be ceremonially defiled, but might be able to eat the Passover.
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and entering the Praetorium again, he said to Jesus, "What is your origin?"
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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
Rising to his feet the high priest asked Jesus. "Do you make no answer? What is it that these are testifying against you?" But Jesus kept silence. Again the high priest addressed him, "I adjure you by the Living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God!" "I am He," Jesus answered; "yet I tell you that from this time on you will see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming upon the clouds of heaven." read more.
Then the high priest tore his garments, saying. "He has spoken blasphemy! What further need have we of witnesses? For behold, now you have heard his blasphemy! "What is your verdict?" "He ought to die," they answered.
Then the high priest tore his garments, saying. "He has spoken blasphemy! What further need have we of witnesses? For behold, now you have heard his blasphemy! "What is your verdict?" "He ought to die," they answered.
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Sat in high priest's palace
Then all his disciples forsook him and fled; but those who had apprehended Jesus led him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled. Now Peter was following him, afar off, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and when he got in, he 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 garments, saying. "He has spoken blasphemy! What further need have we of witnesses? For behold, now you have heard his blasphemy! "What is your verdict?" "He ought to die," they answered.
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
Paul was about to open his mouth, when Gallio said to the Jews. "If it had been some misdemeanor or wicked villainy, it would have been within reason for me to listen to you Jews; but as these are merely questions about words and names and your own law, you yourselves must see to it. I am not willing to be a judge of these matters."
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Never examined their own citizens by torture
But when they had tied him up with the thongs, Paul said to the centurion who was standing near, "If a man is a Roman citizen, and uncondemned, is it lawful for you to scourge him?" When the centurion heard that, he went to the tribune and said to him. "What are you intending to do? This man is a Roman citizen." So the tribune came to Paul and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," he said. read more.
"I paid a large sum to get this citizenship," said the tribune. "But I was citizen-born," said Paul. Then those who were about to scourge him, immediately left him. And the tribune too, was afraid, when he learned that Paul was a Roman citizen, for he had had him bound.
"I paid a large sum to get this citizenship," said the tribune. "But I was citizen-born," said Paul. Then those who were about to scourge him, immediately left him. And the tribune too, was afraid, when he learned that Paul was a Roman citizen, for he had had him bound.
Courts of justice » Provided with » Tormentors or executioners
"Then in hot anger his master handed him over to the torturers, until he should pay him all his debt.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » To decide according to the law
Courts of justice » Have authority from God
Every one should be in the higher authorities; for there is no authority apart from God. The authorities that now exist have been appointed by God. Therefore the man who rebels against authority is opposing the divine ordinances; and those who withstand will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are no terror to good deeds, but to evil. Would you be fearless of the ruler's authority? Do what is good, and you will have his praise. read more.
For the ruler is God's minister appointed for your good. But if you are a wrong-doer, be afraid; he does not carry the sword to no purpose; he is God's servant, appointed to vengeance upon the guilty. Wherefore you must needs be in subjection, not only because of fear, but also for conscience sake.
For the ruler is God's minister appointed for your good. But if you are a wrong-doer, be afraid; he does not carry the sword to no purpose; he is God's servant, appointed to vengeance upon the guilty. Wherefore you must needs be in subjection, not only because of fear, but also for conscience sake.
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
"Take him yourselves," answered Pilate, "and judge him according to your law."
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Called magistrates
"For as you go before the magistrate with your opponent do your utmost to get quit of him, lest he drag you before the judge, and the judge delivers you over to the officer, and the officer cast you into prison.
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Courts of justice » Causes in, were opened by » An advocate
Five days later, Ananias the high priest came down to Caesarea with some of the elders, and with an orator, named Tertullus. They laid information before the governor against Paul.
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Courts of justice » The judgment of » Not given till accused was heard
"Our law does not condemn the accused, does it, before hearing his defense, and finding out what he is doing?"
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Examined the parties
From him you will be able, by examining Paul yourself, to learn the truth of all these charges we are bringing against him."
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