John 7:51

Bible in Basic English 1965

Is a man judged by our law before it has given him a hearing and has knowledge of what he has done?

Cross References

Exodus 23:1

Do not let a false statement go further; do not make an agreement with evil-doers to be a false witness.

Proverbs 18:13

To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.

Numbers 35:30

Anyone causing the death of another is himself to be put to death on the word of witnesses: but the word of one witness is not enough.

Acts 23:3

Then Paul said to him, God will give blows to you, you whitewashed wall: are you here to be my judge by law, and by your orders am I given blows against the law?

Deuteronomy 1:17

In judging, do not let a man's position have any weight with you; give hearing equally to small and great; have no fear of any man, for it is God who is judge: and any cause in which you are not able to give a decision, you are to put before me and I will give it a hearing.

Deuteronomy 17:6

On the word of two or three witnesses, a man may be given the punishment of death; but he is not to be put to death on the word of one witness.