A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Cross References Matthew 18:16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' Matthew 26:60 But they could not find it, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward John 7:51 "Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?" John 8:17 Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid. 2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. "Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses." 1 Timothy 5:19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Hebrews 10:28 Anyone who rejected the Law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Numbers 35:30 If anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death on the testimony of multiple witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of a lone witness. Deuteronomy 17:6 On the testimony of two or three witnesses a man shall be put to death, but he shall not be executed on the testimony of a lone witness. Chapter Outline 1. The cities of refuge4. The privilege thereof for the manslayer 14. The landmark is not to be removed 15. At least two witnesses are required 16. the punishment of a false witness Jump to Previous Account Accused Committed Confirmed Connection Convict Crime Enough Established Establishment Evidence Iniquity Matter Mouth Offense Prevail Rise Sin Single Sinneth Sins Three Witness Witnesses WrongJump to Next Account Accused Committed Confirmed Connection Convict Crime Enough Established Establishment Evidence Iniquity Matter Mouth Offense Prevail Rise Sin Single Sinneth Sins Three Witness Witnesses Wrong |
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