What does the Bible say about indictments?
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The Bible shows that human indictments may be false, malicious, or self-serving, but God judges every accusation with perfect truth and righteousness. Naboth was condemned through false witnesses in 1 Kings 21:13, while Jeremiah was accused and beaten for faithfully proclaiming God's word in Jeremiah 26:1-24 and Jeremiah 37:13-15. Daniel and his friends likewise faced politically motivated charges for obeying God rather than men in Daniel 3:12 and Daniel 6:13. Above all, Jesus endured false testimony and condemnation before the council in Matthew 26:61-65, Mark 14:58, and Luke 22:67-71. Believers should therefore refuse slander, bear unjust suffering faithfully, and entrust final vindication to the righteous Judge.
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- Naboth on the charge of blasphemy 1 Kings 21:13
- Jeremiah of treasonable prophecy, but of which he was acquitted Jeremiah 26:1-24
- A second indictment Jeremiah 37:13-15
- Three Hebrew captives on the charge of defiance against authority Daniel 3:12
- Daniel, on the charge of defiance against authority Daniel 6:13
- Jesus, under two charges First, of blasphemy Matthew 26:61; Mark 14:58; Matthew 26:63-65; Mark 14:61-64; Luke 22:67-71; John 19:7; Matthew 27:11; Matthew 27:37; Mark 15:2; Mark 15:26; Luke 23:2; Luke 23:3
- Stephen for blasphemy Acts 6:11; Acts 6:13
- Paul Acts 17:7; Acts 18:13; Acts 24:5; Acts 25:18; Acts 25:19; Acts 25:26; Acts 25:27
- Paul and Silas Acts 16:20; Acts 16:21
- Indictment quashed Acts 18:14-16
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