Deuteronomy 17:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

So when you hear that someone in your town is committing this disgusting sin, you must carefully find out if that person really is guilty.

Cross References

John 7:51

“Our Law doesn't let us condemn people before we hear what they have to say. We cannot judge them before we know what they have done.”

Proverbs 25:2

God is praised for being mysterious; rulers are praised for explaining mysteries.

Deuteronomy 17:5

But you will need two or three witnesses—one witness isn't enough to prove a person guilty. Get rid of those who are guilty of such evil. Take them outside your town gates and everyone must stone them to death. But the witnesses must be the first to throw stones.

Deuteronomy 22:20

But if the man was right and there is no proof that his bride was a virgin,

Deuteronomy 13:15

you must take your swords and kill every one of them, and their livestock too.