John 7:51

New Living Translation

“Is it legal to convict a man before he is given a hearing?” he asked.

Cross References

Exodus 23:1

“You must not pass along false rumors. You must not cooperate with evil people by lying on the witness stand.

Proverbs 18:13

Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.

Numbers 35:30

“All murderers must be put to death, but only if evidence is presented by more than one witness. No one may be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.

Acts 23:3

But Paul said to him, “God will slap you, you corrupt hypocrite! What kind of judge are you to break the law yourself by ordering me struck like that?”

Deuteronomy 1:17

and impartial in your judgments. Hear the cases of those who are poor as well as those who are rich. Don’t be afraid of anyone’s anger, for the decision you make is God’s decision. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.’

Deuteronomy 17:6

But never put a person to death on the testimony of only one witness. There must always be two or three witnesses.