Deuteronomy 19:15

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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. In the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.
  • Num 35:30 : 30 Whoever kills any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the testimony of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.
  • Matt 18:16 : 16 But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
  • John 8:17 : 17 It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
  • Deut 17:6 : 6 At the testimony of two or three witnesses, he who is worthy of death shall be put to death; but he shall not be put to death on the testimony of one witness.
  • 1 Tim 5:19 : 19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.
  • Heb 10:28 : 28 Anyone who despised Moses' law 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 one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. 4 These are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. 5 And if anyone desires to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies; and if anyone desires to harm them, he must be killed in this manner. 6 These have power to shut heaven, that it does not rain in the days of their prophecy; and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire. 7 And when they have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.
  • 1 Kgs 21:10 : 10 And set two men, worthless fellows, before him to bear witness against him, saying, You blasphemed God and the king. And then carry him out and stone him, that he may die.
  • 1 Kgs 21:13 : 13 And two men, worthless fellows, came in and sat before him; and the men bore witness against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth blasphemed God and the king. Then they carried him out of the city and stoned him with stones, so that he died.
  • Matt 26:60-61 : 60 But found none: yes, though many false witnesses came, yet they found none. At last came two false witnesses, 61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build 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 false witness rises against any man to testify against him of wrongdoing;

    17Then both men in the controversy shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who serve in that time;

    18And the judges shall make careful inquiry, and indeed, if the witness is a false witness who has testified falsely against his brother;

    19Then you shall do to him as he thought to have done to his brother; so you shall put away the evil from among you.

  • Deut 17:5-7
    3 verses
    84%

    5then you shall bring out to your gates that man or woman who has committed this wicked thing, and shall stone them with stones until they die.

    6At the testimony of two or three witnesses, he who is worthy of death shall be put to death; but he shall not be put to death on the testimony of one witness.

    7The hands of the witnesses shall be the first to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So you shall put the evil away from among you.

  • Matt 18:15-16
    2 verses
    79%

    15Moreover if your brother trespasses against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he hears you, you have gained your brother.

    16But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

  • 1 Tim 5:19
    79%

    19Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.

  • Num 35:30
    77%

    30Whoever kills any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the testimony of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.

  • Exod 23:1-2
    2 verses
    76%

    1You shall not spread a false report; do not join hands with the wicked to be a dishonest witness.

    2You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to pervert justice by following the majority.

  • Deut 19:14
    75%

    14You shall not remove your neighbor's landmark, which the men of old have set in your inheritance, which you shall inherit in the land that the LORD your God gives you to possess.

  • Exod 20:16
    74%

    16You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

  • 2 Cor 13:1
    74%

    1This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.

  • Prov 14:5
    74%

    5A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness will utter lies.

  • John 8:17
    72%

    17It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

  • Prov 19:5
    72%

    5A false witness shall not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall not escape.

  • Deut 5:20
    72%

    20Neither shall you bear false witness against your neighbor.

  • Prov 19:9
    70%

    9A false witness shall not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall perish.

  • Mark 14:56-57
    2 verses
    70%

    56For many bore false witness against him, but their testimonies did not agree.

    57And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying,

  • Lev 19:15-16
    2 verses
    70%

    15You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: you shall not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness you shall judge your neighbor.

    16You shall not go around as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.

  • Prov 12:17
    69%

    17He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

  • Matt 26:60
    69%

    60But found none: yes, though many false witnesses came, yet they found none. At last came two false witnesses,

  • Prov 14:25
    69%

    25A truthful witness delivers souls, but a deceitful witness speaks lies.

  • Lev 5:1
    69%

    1And if a person sins, and hears the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he has seen or known of it; if he does not speak of it, then he shall bear his guilt.

  • Prov 24:28
    69%

    28Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

  • Deut 19:10
    69%

    10That innocent blood may not be shed in your land, which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and thus blood guilt be upon you.

  • Num 5:13
    69%

    13And a man lies with her carnally, and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband, and she is undetected, though she has defiled herself, and there is no witness against her, nor is she caught in the act;

  • 1 John 5:9
    69%

    9If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater, for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son.

  • Job 15:6
    69%

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

  • Exod 22:13
    69%

    13If it is torn in pieces, let him bring it as evidence, and he shall not make restitution for what was torn.

  • Prov 25:18
    69%

    18A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

  • Lev 19:11
    69%

    11You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another.

  • Exod 23:7
    68%

    7Keep far from a false matter, and do not kill the innocent and righteous, for I will not acquit the wicked.

  • Heb 10:28
    68%

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

  • Lev 19:35
    68%

    35You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in measuring yard, in weight, or in measure.

  • Exod 22:11
    68%

    11then an oath of the LORD shall be between them both that he has not put his hand upon his neighbor's goods; and the owner shall accept this, and he shall not make restitution.

  • Deut 25:1
    68%

    1If there is a dispute between men, and they come to judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.

  • Exod 22:9
    68%

    9For every kind of trespass, whether it is for ox, donkey, sheep, clothing, or any lost thing that another claims to be his, both parties shall come before the judges; and he whom the judges convict shall pay double to his neighbor.

  • Deut 17:2
    68%

    2If there is found among you, within any of your gates which the LORD your God gives you, a man or woman who has done wickedness in the sight of the LORD your God by transgressing His covenant,

  • John 3:32
    68%

    32What he has seen and heard, that he testifies; and no one receives his testimony.

  • Lev 6:2
    68%

    2If a person sins and commits a trespass against the LORD, and lies to his neighbor about something delivered to him to keep, or about a pledge, or about something taken away by violence, or has deceived his neighbor;

  • Deut 16:20
    67%

    20That which is altogether just you shall follow, that you may live, and inherit the land which the LORD your God gives you.

  • Deut 13:11
    67%

    11And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this among you.

  • Prov 6:19
    67%

    19A false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.

  • Mark 14:59
    67%

    59But even then, their testimony did not agree.