It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
Even in your own law, it says that when two people agree on something they witnessed, that's solid evidence.
Two witnesses make truth official, even your own rules say so.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is debating with the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem during his ministry, likely around the time of the Feast of Tabernacles, where he often challenged their interpretations of the law. This verse refers to Deuteronomy 19:15, a principle in Jewish law that required at least two witnesses to establish the truth in legal matters, which Jesus uses to validate his own testimony and that of others about him. By invoking this, Jesus highlights the cultural emphasis on reliable evidence in a society where oral testimony was crucial for justice and religious disputes.
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