Christian and governments
Romans 12:19-36, Romans 13:17 We are subject to such and pay taxes to such.
Titus 3:1
1 Peter 2:13ff - to hold such in honor for their position.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 - we are to pray for them.
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Before the law of Moses
Gen. 4
Gen. 9:5-6
Under the law of Moses
Exod. 20:13
Exodus 21:12, 14; Lev. 24:17,21 - murder
Exodus 21:15, 17; - abuse of parents
Exodus 31:14 - sabbath-breaking
Exodus 21:16 - kidnapping
Exodus 22:18; Lev. 21:9 - witchcraft
Lev. 20:10 - adultery
Lev. 21:9 - unchastity
Deut. 22:25 - rape
Exodus 22:19 - beastiality
Lev. 20:11 - incest
Lev. 20:2 - idolatry
Lev. 24:14, 16, 2 - blasphemy
Exodus 32: Example = 3,000 put to death
Numbers 35:16
Number 25:19, 29, 33
Eccl. 8:11
1 Sam. 15:33
1 Kings 2:30-31
In New Testament
John 19:10-11
Acts 25:20-11 - refuse NOT to die (NOTE the word order: stronger than not refuse to die!)
Romans 12:19 - 13:7 - bears SWORD for punishment.
1 Peter 2:13-14.
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