Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Evidence » Laws concerning
The young man asked Him, "Which [ones]?" Jesus answered, "You must not murder. You must not be sexually unfaithful to your mate. You must not steal. You must not give false testimony.
Verse Concepts
But if he does not listen [to your reasoning], take one or two other people with you, so that two or three witnesses can verify every word [that was said].
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The person who has disregarded the law of Moses is put to death without being shown mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
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Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law
Slander » Punishment for
Swearing falsely » False witnesses guilty of
Witness » The necessity of more than one witness for anything to be established
This will be my third visit to you. [Deut. 19:15 says], "Every matter should be settled by the testimony of two or three witnesses."
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The person who has disregarded the law of Moses is put to death without being shown mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
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"And if your brother sins against you, go and show him where he wronged you, [but] keep it between just the two of you. If he listens to you [i.e., accepts your reasoning and repents], you have won your brother [back]. But if he does not listen [to your reasoning], take one or two other people with you, so that two or three witnesses can verify every word [that was said].
The Pharisees then said to Him, "[Since] you are giving testimony about yourself, your testimony is not true." Jesus replied to them, "Even if I do give testimony about myself, it is [still] true, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you people do not know where I came from or where I am going. You pass judgment according to human standards; I do not judge anyone [i.e., the way you do it]. read more.
And even if I do pass judgment, my judgment is true because I am not alone, for the Father who sent me is with me. Even in your law it is written [Deut. 19:15] that the testimony of two people is true. I am one who gives testimony about myself, and the Father who sent me [is the second witness who] testifies about me." So, the Jewish authorities said to Him, "Where is your father?" Jesus answered, "You people do not know me or my Father. If you [did] know me, you would know my Father also."
And even if I do pass judgment, my judgment is true because I am not alone, for the Father who sent me is with me. Even in your law it is written [Deut. 19:15] that the testimony of two people is true. I am one who gives testimony about myself, and the Father who sent me [is the second witness who] testifies about me." So, the Jewish authorities said to Him, "Where is your father?" Jesus answered, "You people do not know me or my Father. If you [did] know me, you would know my Father also."