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.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Deuteronomy 19:15–21. FALSE TESTIMONY.

The law of retaliation is sternly laid down here; but it must be administ…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity,
or for any sin, in any sin that he sins

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Sentence should never be passed upon the testimony of one witness alone. A false witness should suffer the same punishment which he sought to have …

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