Thematic Bible: Judges of
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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."
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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."
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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 » Judges of » To judge righteously
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Courts of justice » Judges of » Not to take bribes
Courts of justice » Judges of » To judge without respect of persons
Courts of justice » Judges of » To investigate every case
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 » Judges of » To promote peace
Courts of justice » Judges of » To decide according to the law
Courts of justice » Judges of » Rode often on white asses
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.
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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."
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Israel » Judges of » General references to
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.
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He said: "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man.
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