THEOSISTertullian
Two angels were also present at that location (Luke 24:4). The Divine Word has consistently been supported by numerous witnesses.
Deuteronomy 17:6Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
By the mouth of two or three witnesses shall he die that is to be slain. Let no man be put to death, when only one beareth witness against him.
עַל־פִּ֣י ׀ שְׁנַ֣יִם עֵדִ֗ים א֛וֹ שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה עֵדִ֖ים יוּמַ֣ת הַמֵּ֑ת לֹ֣א יוּמַ֔ת עַל־פִּ֖י עֵ֥ד אֶחָֽד׃
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Cross references
Passages read together with this verse.
- Num 35:30The murderer shall be punished by witnesses: none shall be condemned upon the evidence of one man.
- 1 Tim 5:19Against a priest receive not an accusation, but under two or three witnesses.
- Heb 10:28A man making void the law of Moses dieth without any mercy under two or three witnesses:
- Matt 18:16And if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more: that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may stand.
- Deut 19:15One witness shall not rise up against any man, whatsoever the sin or wickedness be: but in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall stand.
- John 8:17And in your law it is written that the testimony of two men is true.
- John 8:18I am one that give testimony of myself: and the Father that sent me giveth testimony of me.
- 2 Cor 13:1Behold, this is the third time I am coming to you: In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word stand.