Question 77
What is required in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man,1 and of our own2 and our neighbour's good name,3 especially in witness bearing.4
Scripture
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Zechariah 8:16 [1]These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace; (ESV)
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1 Peter 3:16 [2]having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. (ESV)
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Acts 25:10 [2]But Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself know very well. (ESV)
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3 John 12 [3]Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true. (ESV)
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Proverbs 14:5 [4]A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. (ESV)
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Proverbs 14:25 [4]A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful. (ESV)