2 Corinthians 13:1

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This is the third time I am coming to you. Every matter must be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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  • 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 12:14 : 14 Look, I am ready to come to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. For I do not seek what is yours, but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
  • 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 17:6 : 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.
  • Heb 10:28-29 : 28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 How much more severe punishment do you think someone deserves who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, treated as unholy the blood of the covenant that sanctified them, and insulted the Spirit of grace?
  • 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.
  • Matt 26:60-61 : 60 But they could not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. Finally, two witnesses came forward. 61 They declared, "This man said, 'I can destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.'"
  • 1 Kgs 21:10 : 10 Then seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them accuse him, saying, 'You have cursed God and the king.' Then take him out and stone him to death.
  • 1 Kgs 21:13 : 13 Two worthless men came and sat opposite Naboth. They testified against him before the people, saying, 'Naboth has cursed God and the king.' So they took him outside the city, stoned him to death, and he died.

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    2I have said before, and I am saying again now as though present, even though I am absent, to those who have sinned previously and to all the rest: If I come again, I will not spare anyone.

    3Since you are looking for proof that Christ is speaking through me, who is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you.

  • Matt 18:16
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    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.

  • Deut 19:15-16
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    15One 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.

    16If a malicious witness testifies against someone, accusing him of wrongdoing,

  • 1 Tim 5:19
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    19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

  • 1 Tim 3:14
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    14I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you soon.

  • 2 Pet 3:1-2
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    1Beloved, this is now the second letter I am writing to you, in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,

    2to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior communicated through your apostles.

  • 3 John 1:3
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    3For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified to your truth, as you are walking in the truth.

  • Deut 17:6
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    6On 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.

  • 2 Cor 1:23
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    23I call God as my witness and stake my life on it: it was to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.

  • John 8:17
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    17In your Law, it is written that the testimony of two people is true.

  • Matt 18:20
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    20For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them.

  • 1 Thess 3:13
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    13So that He may strengthen your hearts to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His holy ones.

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    7For there are three that testify in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.

    8And there are three that testify on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree in one.

  • 1 Cor 14:29
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    29Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others evaluate what is said.

  • 3 John 1:12
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    12Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

  • 2 Cor 1:15-16
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    15With this confidence, I planned to visit you first so that you might benefit twice.

    16I planned to pass through your area on my way to Macedonia, and then come back to you from Macedonia, so you could assist me on my journey to Judea.

  • 1 Cor 5:3
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    3For though I am absent in body, I am present in spirit, and I have already passed judgment on the one who has committed this act, as if I were present.

  • 2 Cor 13:10
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    10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I come, I may not have to be harsh in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not tearing you down.

  • 2 Pet 1:12-13
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    12Therefore, I will always remind you about these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you now have.

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    3When I arrive, I will send those you approve by letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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    4For indeed, when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and as you know.

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    27If anyone speaks in a tongue, let it be two or at most three, each in turn, and let someone interpret.

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    19By this we will know that we belong to the truth and will reassure our hearts in His presence.

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    1And when I came to you, brothers, I did not come with superior speech or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony of God.

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    14Look, I am ready to come to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. For I do not seek what is yours, but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

  • 2 Thess 2:1
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    1Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him,

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    3I wrote this very thing to you so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy. I have confidence in all of you, that my joy is your joy.

  • 2 Cor 2:9
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    9For this reason, I also wrote to you, to test you and see if you are obedient in everything.

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    15And I will also make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will always be able to remember these things.

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    17But you, beloved, remember the words that were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    3Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time, saying,

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    13This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply so that they may be sound in the faith,

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    13This will result in an opportunity for you to bear witness.

  • 2 Thess 3:3
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    3But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you against the evil one.

  • 2 John 1:12
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    12I have much to write to you, but I do not want to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

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    13Listen and testify against the house of Jacob,” declares the Lord God, the God of hosts.

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    27Therefore, we have sent Judas and Silas, who will also tell you the same things by word of mouth.

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    31Therefore, be watchful, remembering that for three years I never stopped admonishing each one of you with tears, night and day.