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29 The community of Israel must always obey these laws.

30 (A) Death is the penalty for murder. But no one accused of murder can be put to death unless there are at least two witnesses to the crime. 31 You cannot give someone money to escape the death penalty; you must pay with your own life!

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29 “‘This is to have the force of law(A) for you throughout the generations to come,(B) wherever you live.(C)

30 “‘Anyone who kills a person is to be put to death as a murderer only on the testimony of witnesses. But no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.(D)

31 “‘Do not accept a ransom(E) for the life of a murderer, who deserves to die. They are to be put to death.

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