Verse 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.

Referenced Verses

• 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 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 13:1 : 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.
• 1 Tim 5:19 : 19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.
• Heb 10:28 : 28 Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
• 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.”