2 Corinthians 13:1
Paul’s Third Visit to Corinth This is the third time I am coming to visit you. By the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter will be established.
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- Deut 19:15 : 15 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.
- Matt 18:16 : 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be established.
- 2 Cor 12:14 : 14 Look, for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you, because I do not want your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- Num 35:30 : 30 “Whoever kills any person, the murderer must be put to death by the testimony of witnesses, but one witness cannot testify against any person to cause him to be put to death.
- Deut 17:6 : 6 At the testimony of two or three witnesses they must be executed. They cannot be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.
- Heb 10:28-29 : 28 Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 How much greater punishment do you think that person deserves who has contempt for the Son of God, and profanes the blood of the covenant that made him holy, and insults the Spirit of grace?
- John 8:17-18 : 17 It is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true. 18 I testify about myself and the Father who sent me testifies about me.”
- Matt 26:60-61 : 60 But they did not find anything, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward 61 and declared,“This man said,‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”
- 1 Kgs 21:10 : 10 Also seat two villains opposite him and have them testify,‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”
- 1 Kgs 21:13 : 13 The two villains arrived and sat opposite him. Then the villains testified against Naboth right before the people, saying,“Naboth cursed God and the king.” So they dragged him outside the city and stoned him to death.
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2 I said before when I was present the second time and now, though absent, I say again to those who sinned previously and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone,
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16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be established.
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16 If a false witness testifies against another person and accuses him of a crime,
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19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.
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14 Conduct in God’s Church I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you
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1 The False Teachers’ Denial of the Lord’s Return Dear friends, this is already the second letter I have written you, in which I am trying to stir up your pure mind by way of reminder:
2 I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.
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3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, just as you are living according to the truth.
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6 At the testimony of two or three witnesses they must be executed. They cannot be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.
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23 Why Paul Postponed His Visit Now I appeal to God as my witness, that to spare you I did not come again to Corinth.
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17 It is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.
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20 For where two or three are assembled in my name, I am there among them.”
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13 so that your hearts are strengthened in holiness to be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
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7 For there are three that testify,
8 the Spirit and the water and the blood, and these three are in agreement.
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29 Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.
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12 Worthy Demetrius Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, and you know that our testimony is true.
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15 And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us,
16 and through your help to go on into Macedonia and then from Macedonia to come back to you and be helped on our way into Judea by you.
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3 For even though I am absent physically, I am present in spirit. And I have already judged the one who did this, just as though I were present.
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10 Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive I may not have to deal harshly with you by using my authority– the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!
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12 Salvation Based on the Word of God Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have.
13 Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder,
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19 I especially ask you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.
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3 Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
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13 For we do not write you anything other than what you can read and also understand. But I hope that you will understand completely
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4 For in fact when we were with you, we were telling you in advance that we would suffer affliction, and so it has happened, as you well know.
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3 that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I wrote before briefly.
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27 If someone speaks in a tongue, it should be two, or at the most three, one after the other, and someone must interpret.
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19 And by this we will know that we are of the truth and will convince our conscience in his presence,
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1 When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come with superior eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed the testimony of God.
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14 Look, for the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you, because I do not want your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
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1 The Day of the Lord Now regarding the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to be with him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,
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3 And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.
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9 For this reason also I wrote you: to test you to see if you are obedient in everything.
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31 and for many days he appeared to those who had accompanied him from Galilee to Jerusalem. These are now his witnesses to the people.
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3 I do not say this to condemn you, for I told you before that you are in our hearts so that we die together and live together with you.
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15 Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.
16 For we did not follow cleverly concocted fables when we made known to you the power and return of our Lord Jesus Christ; no, we were eyewitnesses of his grandeur.
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17 Exhortation to the Faithful But you, dear friends– recall the predictions foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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3 Then the LORD’s message came to me again,
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13 Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith
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13 This will be a time for you to serve as witnesses.
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3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
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12 Conclusion Though I have many other things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come visit you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
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13 Listen and warn the family of Jacob! The Sovereign LORD, the God who commands armies, is speaking!
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27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas who will tell you these things themselves in person.
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31 Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.