Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.

The one who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!

Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “Why do we still need witnesses?

I testify about myself and the Father who sent me testifies about me.”

This is the third time I am coming to visit you. By the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter will be established.

But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be established.

Then the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Now you have heard the blasphemy!

There is another who testifies about me, and I know the testimony he testifies about me is true.

This is the disciple who testifies about these things and has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,

I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and the blood of those who testified to Jesus. I was greatly astounded when I saw her.