Thematic Bible: Judges of
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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 » 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 When they had withdrawn they continued talking to one another.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 » 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 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 » 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
"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 » 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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Israel » Judges of » General references to
"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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"There was a certain town," he said, "a judge who had neither reverence for God, nor respect for man.
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