Thematic Bible: Judges of
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
Whilst he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent this message to him, pray, have nothing to do with that just man: for to-day I have suffered very much on his account in a dream.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Conferred together before giving judgment
when a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of law, who was respected by all the people, rose up in the council, and moved the apostles might withdraw for some time. and then he said, "ye men of Israel, be cautious how you proceed with regard to these men. for some time ago one Theudas started up, pretending to be something extraordinary, who was join'd indeed by about four hundred men: but he was no sooner put to death, than his followers all dispers'd, and were reduc'd to nothing. read more.
after this man, Judas of Galilee appear'd, at the time of the registry, and seduc'd many people: he also perished, and all his followers were dispersed. my opinion therefore is, not to meddle with these men, but to let them go on: for if the design be a human project, it will fall of it self. but if it be from God, you cannot defeat it; perhaps you may be found warring against heaven." To him they agreed: and after the apostles were called in, and scourged, they charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then releas'd them. out they went from the council,
after this man, Judas of Galilee appear'd, at the time of the registry, and seduc'd many people: he also perished, and all his followers were dispersed. my opinion therefore is, not to meddle with these men, but to let them go on: for if the design be a human project, it will fall of it self. but if it be from God, you cannot defeat it; perhaps you may be found warring against heaven." To him they agreed: and after the apostles were called in, and scourged, they charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then releas'd them. out they went from the council,
upon this, Festus having deliberated with his council, answer'd, "since you have appeal'd to Cesar, to Cesar you shall go."
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When he had said this, the king, the governour, Bernice, and all that were seated near them, rose up: and being retired, they declar'd to one another, "this man has done nothing that deserves either 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 rent his clothes, saying, he has spoke blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? you yourselves have now heard his blasphemy. what is your opinion? they reply'd, he deserves to die.
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
When you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, pay the interest, and get your discharge, while you are on the way; for fear he should bring you before the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into jail.
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Courts of justice » Judges of » Examined the parties
ordering his accusers to appear before you. if you please to interrogate him yourself, you will find the whole charge to be truly laid."
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Israel » Judges of » General references to
endeavour to win your adversary, even whilst you are in the way: left the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be thrown into jayl.
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saying, in a certain city there was a judge, who neither feared God, nor regarded man.
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