Verse 6

On the testimony of two or three witnesses, the person will be put to death, but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.

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Referenced Verses

  • Num 35:30 : 30 Anyone who kills another person is to be put to death as a murderer only on the testimony of witnesses; but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.
  • Deut 19:15 : 15 One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
  • Matt 18:16 : 16 But 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.
  • 2 Cor 13:1 : 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. Every matter must be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
  • 1 Tim 5:19 : 19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.
  • Heb 10:28 : 28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
  • John 8:17-18 : 17 In your Law, it is written that the testimony of two people is true. 18 I am the one who testifies about myself, and the Father who sent me also testifies about me.