Deuteronomy 19:15

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    One witnesse shall not ryse agenst a man in any maner trespace or synne, what soeuer synne a man synneth: But at the mouthe of two witnesses or of.iij. witnesses shall all maters be tryed.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    One witnesse shal not stonde vp alone agaynst a man, ouer eny trespace or synne, what maner of synne so euer it be, yt a man can do, but in the mouth of two or thre witnesses shal euery matter be stablished.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    One witnes shall not rise against a man for any trespasse, or for any sinne, or for any fault that hee offendeth in, but at the mouth of two witnesses or at the mouth of three witnesses shall the matter be stablished.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    One witnesse shall not rise agaynst a man for any maner trespasse, or for any maner sinne, or for any maner fault that he offendeth in: but at the mouth of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall the matter be stablished.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sins: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `One witness doth not rise against a man for any iniquity, and for any sin, in any sin which he sinneth; by the mouth of two witnesses, or by the mouth of three witnesses, is a thing established.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    One witness may not make a statement against a man in relation to any sin or wrongdoing which he has done: on the word of two or three witnesses a question is to be judged.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sins: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    A single witness may not testify against another person for any trespass or sin that he commits. A matter may be legally established only on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

Referenced Verses

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • John 8:17 : 17 In your Law, it is written that the testimony of two people is true.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Rev 11:3-7 : 3 And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. 4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. 5 If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes out of their mouths and devours their enemies. If anyone tries to harm them, this is how they must be killed. 6 They have authority to shut the sky so no rain will fall during the days of their prophecy. They also have power over the waters to turn them into blood and to strike the earth with any plague whenever they wish. 7 When they have completed their testimony, the beast that rises from the abyss will wage war with them, conquer them, and kill them.
  • 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.
  • 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.'"

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Deut 19:16-19
    4 verses
    86%

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

    17both parties to the dispute must stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who are in office at that time.

    18The judges must investigate thoroughly, and if the witness proves to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother,

    19you must do to him as he intended to do to his brother. You must purge the evil from among you.

  • Deut 17:5-7
    3 verses
    84%

    5take the man or woman who has committed this evil deed out to your city gates and stone that person to death.

    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.

    7The hands of the witnesses must be the first to put the person to death, and then the hands of all the people. You must purge the evil from among you.

  • Matt 18:15-16
    2 verses
    79%

    15If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

    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.

  • 1 Tim 5:19
    79%

    19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

  • Num 35:30
    77%

    30Anyone 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.

  • Exod 23:1-2
    2 verses
    76%

    1Do not spread a false report, and do not join hands with a wicked person to be a malicious witness.

    2Do not follow the majority to do evil, and do not testify in a dispute to turn aside after the majority to pervert justice.

  • Deut 19:14
    75%

    14Do not move your neighbor's boundary marker, established by the ancestors, in the inheritance you will receive in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess.

  • Exod 20:16
    74%

    16You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

  • 2 Cor 13:1
    74%

    1This is the third time I am coming to you. Every matter must be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.

  • Prov 14:5
    74%

    5A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

  • John 8:17
    72%

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

  • Prov 19:5
    72%

    5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will not escape.

  • Deut 5:20
    72%

    20You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

  • Prov 19:9
    70%

    9A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who breathes out lies will perish.

  • Mark 14:56-57
    2 verses
    70%

    56Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree.

    57Then some stood up and falsely testified against him, saying,

  • Lev 19:15-16
    2 verses
    70%

    15Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.

    16Do not go about spreading slander among your people. Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the LORD.

  • Prov 12:17
    69%

    17An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness speaks deceit.

  • Matt 26:60
    69%

    60But they could not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. Finally, two witnesses came forward.

  • Prov 14:25
    69%

    25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness speaks deceit.

  • Lev 5:1
    69%

    1If someone sins by hearing an oath and is a witness, whether they have seen it or know it, yet they do not report it, they will bear their guilt.

  • Prov 24:28
    69%

    28Do not be a false witness against your neighbor or deceive with your lips.

  • Deut 19:10
    69%

    10This is to prevent the shedding of innocent blood within the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that you will not be guilty of bloodshed.

  • Num 5:13
    69%

    13and another man has sexual relations with her secretly, and it is hidden from her husband, and she is not caught but has become defiled, even though there is no witness against her,

  • 1 John 5:9
    69%

    9If we accept human testimony, God’s testimony is greater, because it is the testimony of God which He has given about His Son.

  • Job 15:6
    69%

    6Your own mouth condemns you, not I; your lips testify against you.

  • Exod 22:13
    69%

    13If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies when its owner is not present, he must make restitution.

  • Prov 25:18
    69%

    18Like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.

  • Lev 19:11
    69%

    11Do not steal. Do not deceive or lie to one another.

  • Exod 23:7
    68%

    7Stay far from a false accusation; do not kill the innocent and the righteous, for I will not justify the wicked.

  • Heb 10:28
    68%

    28Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

  • Lev 19:35
    68%

    35Do not use dishonest measures in judgment, whether in length, weight, or quantity.

  • Exod 22:11
    68%

    11But if the animal was stolen from the neighbor, restitution must be made to the owner.

  • Deut 25:1
    68%

    1If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court for judgment, the judges shall justify the innocent and condemn the guilty.

  • Exod 22:9
    68%

    9If a man gives his neighbor a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to take care of, and it dies, is injured, or is driven away while no one is watching,

  • Deut 17:2
    68%

    2If a man or woman in one of the towns the LORD your God is giving you is found to have committed an evil act in the sight of the LORD your God, violating His covenant,

  • John 3:32
    68%

    32He testifies to what He has seen and heard, yet no one accepts His testimony.

  • Lev 6:2
    68%

    2Command Aaron and his sons, saying: This is the law of the burnt offering. The burnt offering shall remain on the hearth of the altar all night until morning, and the fire on the altar must be kept burning.

  • Deut 16:20
    67%

    20Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.

  • Deut 13:11
    67%

    11Stone him to death because he sought to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

  • Prov 6:19
    67%

    19a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.

  • Mark 14:59
    67%

    59Yet even then their testimony did not agree.