John 8:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁷ Even in your Law it is written [Deut. 19:15] that the testimony of two people is true.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ In your [own] Law it is written that the testimony (evidence) of two persons is reliable and valid. [Deut. 19:15.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ Yea and in your law it is written, that the witness of two men is true.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ In your Law it is written that the witness of two people is true.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ And it is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.

John 8:17 Cross References

Matthew 18:16

But if he does not listen [to your reasoning], take one or two other people with you, so that two or three witnesses can verify every word [that was said].

John 10:34

Jesus replied to them, “Is it not written in your Law [Psa. 82:6], ‘I said, you people are gods’?

John 15:25

“But the Helper will come, that is, the Holy Spirit of truth [i.e., who reveals truth]. He comes from the Father and I will send Him to you from the Father. [When He comes] He will give testimony about me.

2 Corinthians 13:1

This will be my third visit to you. [Deut. 19:15 says], “Every matter should be settled by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

Galatians 3:24

So, the Law of Moses became like our “transportation to school,” bringing us to [the school of] Christ where we [learn how to be] made right with God by faith [in Christ].

Galatians 4:21

Tell me, those of you who desire to be under [obligation to the requirements of] the Law of Moses: Are you really paying attention to what the Law of Moses says?

Hebrews 10:28

The person who has disregarded the Law of Moses is put to death without being shown mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

1 John 5:9

If we [are willing to] accept the testimony of people about matters, [surely we ought to accept that] the testimony of God is more reliable; because the testimony of God is that He has presented [confirming] testimony concerning [the identity and mission of] His Son.

Revelation 11:3

And I will give [authority] to my two witnesses and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, wearing sackcloth” [i.e., a black, coarse cloth made of goat’s hair].