John 7:51 Cross References
John 7:51
51: "Is it legal to convict a man before he is given a hearing?" he asked.
Proverbs 18:13
- What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts!
Deuteronomy 1:17
- When you make decisions, never favor those who are rich; be fair to lowly and great alike. Don't be afraid of how they will react, for you are judging in the place of God. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.'
Acts 23:3
- But Paul said to him, "God will slap you, you whitewashed wall! What kind of judge are you to break the law yourself by ordering me struck like that?"
Deuteronomy 17:8
- "Suppose a case arises in a local court that is too hard for you to decide--for instance, whether someone is guilty of murder or only of manslaughter, or a difficult lawsuit, or a case involving different kinds of assault. Take such cases to the place the LORD your God will choose,
- where the Levitical priests and the judge on duty will hear the case and decide what to do.
- The decision they make at the place the LORD chooses will always stand. You must do exactly what they say.
- After they have interpreted the law and reached a verdict, the sentence they impose must be fully executed; do not modify it in any way.
Deuteronomy 17:6
- But never put a person to death on the testimony of only one witness. There must always be at least two or three witnesses.
Deuteronomy 19:15
- "Never convict anyone of a crime on the testimony of just one witness. The facts of the case must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
- If a malicious witness comes forward and accuses someone of a crime,
- then both the accuser and accused must appear before the priests and judges who are on duty before the LORD.
- They must be closely questioned, and if the accuser is found to be lying,
- the accuser will receive the punishment intended for the accused. In this way, you will cleanse such evil from among you.