The Death Penalty
10 passages
- Exodus 21:12
Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death.
Read it in context - Exodus 20:13
You shall not murder.
Read it in context - Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Read it in context - Exodus 21:17
Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death.
Read it in context - Exodus 21:16
Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sells him or the man is found in his possession.
Read it in context - Exodus 21:15
Whoever strikes his father or mother must surely be put to death.
Read it in context - Matthew 5:38–39
38You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ 39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Read it in context - Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Read it in context - John 8:7
When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.”
Read it in context - Exodus 22:19
Whoever lies with an animal must surely be put to death.
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