Deuteronomy 13:14 - Revised Standard Version CI

¹⁴ then you shall inquire and make search and ask diligently; and behold, if it be true and certain that such an abominable thing has been done among you,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ Then you shall inquire and make search and ask diligently. And behold, if it is true and certain that such an abominable thing has been done among you,

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee,

Common English Bible

¹⁴ at that point you must look into this situation very carefully to see if it’s true. And if it’s definitely true that this detestable thing was done in your community,

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ inquire carefully and diligently, seeking the truth of the matter. And if you find that what was said is certain, and that this abomination is a work which has been perpetrated,

Deuteronomy 13:14 Cross References

Numbers 35:30

If any one kills a person, the murderer shall be put to death on the evidence of witnesses; but no person shall be put to death on the testimony of one witness.

John 7:24

Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”

Deuteronomy 10:18

He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing.

Deuteronomy 13:13

that certain base fellows have gone out among you and have drawn away the inhabitants of the city, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods,’ which you have not known,

Deuteronomy 13:15

you shall surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword, destroying it utterly, all who are in it and its cattle, with the edge of the sword.

Deuteronomy 17:4

and it is told you and you hear of it; then you shall inquire diligently, and if it is true and certain that such an abominable thing has been done in Israel,

1 Timothy 5:19

Never admit any charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses.

1 Samuel 1:16

Do not regard your maidservant as a base woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.”

1 Samuel 2:12

Now the sons of Eli were worthless men; they had no regard for the Lord.