For every breach of trust, whether it is for an ox, for a donkey, for a sheep, for a cloak, or for any kind of lost thing, of which one says, ‘This is it,’ the case of both parties shall come before God. The one whom God condemns 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

25 “If there is a (A)dispute between men and they come into court and the judges decide between them, (B)acquitting the innocent and condemning the guilty,

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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 people of Israel, (A)When a man or woman commits any of the sins that people commit by breaking faith with the Lord, and that person realizes his guilt, (B)he shall confess his sin that he has committed.[a] (C)And he shall make full restitution for his wrong, adding a fifth to it and giving it to him to whom he did the wrong.

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  1. Numbers 5:7 Hebrew they shall confess their sin that they have committed

“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 justice due to your poor in his lawsuit. (B)Keep far from a false charge, and (C)do not kill the innocent and righteous, for (D)I will not acquit the wicked. (E)And you shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and subverts the cause of those who are in the right.

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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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If the stolen beast (A)is found alive in his possession, whether it is an ox or a donkey or a sheep, (B)he shall pay 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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Pay attention to yourselves! (A)If your brother sins, (B)rebuke him, and if he repents, (C)forgive him, and if he sins against you (D)seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

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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 also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother (B)from your heart.”

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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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31 “If a man sins against his neighbor and is made to take (A)an oath and comes and swears his oath before your altar in this house,

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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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If Your Brother Sins Against You

15 (A)“If your brother sins against you, (B)go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have (C)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 others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 (B)but if you do not forgive others 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)whenever a case comes to you from your brothers who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed, law or commandment, statutes or rules, then you shall warn them, that they may not incur guilt before the Lord and (B)wrath may not come upon you and your brothers. Thus you shall do, and you will not incur guilt.

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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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Justice

18 “You shall appoint (A)judges and officers in all your towns that the Lord your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. 19 (B)You shall not pervert justice. (C)You shall not show partiality, (D)and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of the righteous.

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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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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