“For any kind of trespass, whether it concerns an ox, a donkey, a sheep, or clothing, or for any kind of lost thing which another claims to be his, the (A)cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whomever the judges condemn shall pay double to his neighbor.

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In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any other lost property about which somebody says, ‘This is mine,’ both parties are to bring their cases before the judges.[a](A) The one whom the judges declare[b] guilty must pay back double to the other.

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  1. Exodus 22:9 Or before God
  2. Exodus 22:9 Or whom God declares

Laws of Social Responsibility

25 “If there is a (A)dispute between men, and they come to [a]court, that the judges may judge them, and they (B)justify the righteous and condemn the wicked,

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  1. Deuteronomy 25:1 Lit. the judgment

25 When people have a dispute, they are to take it to court and the judges(A) will decide the case,(B) acquitting(C) the innocent and condemning the guilty.(D)

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“Speak to the children of Israel: (A)‘When a man or woman commits any sin that men commit in unfaithfulness against the Lord, and that person is guilty, (B)then he shall confess the sin which he has committed. He shall make restitution for his trespass (C)in full, plus one-fifth of it, and give it to the one he has wronged.

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“Say to the Israelites: ‘Any man or woman who wrongs another in any way[a] and so is unfaithful(A) to the Lord is guilty(B) and must confess(C) the sin they have committed. They must make full restitution(D) for the wrong they have done, add a fifth of the value to it and give it all to the person they have wronged.

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  1. Numbers 5:6 Or woman who commits any wrong common to mankind

(A)“You shall not pervert the judgment of your poor in his dispute. (B)Keep yourself far from a false matter; (C)do not kill the innocent and righteous. For (D)I will not justify the wicked. And (E)you shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds the discerning and perverts the words of the righteous.

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“Do not deny justice(A) to your poor people in their lawsuits. Have nothing to do with a false charge(B) and do not put an innocent(C) or honest person to death,(D) for I will not acquit the guilty.(E)

“Do not accept a bribe,(F) for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the innocent.

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28 (A)“You shall not revile God, nor curse a (B)ruler of your people.

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28 “Do not blaspheme God[a](A) or curse(B) the ruler of your people.(C)

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  1. Exodus 22:28 Or Do not revile the judges

If the theft is certainly (A)found alive in his hand, whether it is an ox or donkey or sheep, he shall (B)restore double.

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If the stolen animal is found alive in their possession(A)—whether ox or donkey or sheep—they must pay back double.(B)

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Take heed to yourselves. (A)If your brother sins [a]against you, (B)rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns [b]to you, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him.”

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  1. Luke 17:3 NU omits against you
  2. Luke 17:4 M omits to you

So watch yourselves.

“If your brother or sister[a] sins against you, rebuke them;(A) and if they repent, forgive them.(B) Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.”(C)

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  1. Luke 17:3 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman.

35 (A)“So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother [a]his trespasses.”

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  1. Matthew 18:35 NU omits his trespasses

35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”(A)

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Dealing with a Sinning Brother

15 “Moreover (A)if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, (B)you have gained your brother.

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Dealing With Sin in the Church

15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault,(A) just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

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  1. Matthew 18:15 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verses 21 and 35.
  2. Matthew 18:15 Some manuscripts sins against you

14 (A)“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But (B)if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.(A) 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.(B)

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10 (A)Whatever case comes to you from your brethren who dwell in their cities, whether of bloodshed or offenses against law or commandment, against statutes or ordinances, you shall warn them, lest they trespass against the Lord and (B)wrath come upon (C)you and your brethren. Do this, and you will not be guilty.

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10 In every case that comes before you from your people who live in the cities—whether bloodshed or other concerns of the law, commands, decrees or regulations—you are to warn them not to sin against the Lord;(A) otherwise his wrath will come on you and your people. Do this, and you will not sin.

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31 “When anyone sins against his neighbor, and is forced to take (A)an oath, and comes and takes an oath before Your altar in this temple,

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31 “When anyone wrongs their neighbor and is required to take an oath and they come and swear the oath(A) before your altar in this temple,

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Justice Must Be Administered

18 “You shall appoint (A)judges and officers in all your [a]gates, which the Lord your God gives you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with just judgment. 19 (B)You shall not pervert justice; (C)you shall not [b]show partiality, (D)nor take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and [c]twists the words of the righteous.

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  1. Deuteronomy 16:18 towns
  2. Deuteronomy 16:19 Lit. regard faces
  3. Deuteronomy 16:19 perverts

Judges

18 Appoint judges(A) and officials for each of your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly.(B) 19 Do not pervert justice(C) or show partiality.(D) Do not accept a bribe,(E) for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.

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