also see Romans 13:9, in which the sentiment is repeated. Gamaliel, the Pharisee, Hillel the Pharisee's grandson, taught the same thing. Hillel was one of the founding fathers of Phariseeism, and is favorably mentioned in the Talmud. ...
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. Romans 7:5-11 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto ...
He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. . . . Matthew 23:34-37Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and ...
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As to why a cross - it was the easiest way to crucify someone giving a 360 degree view. (People were also crucified on walls, doors, and gates, but reduced the number of spectators and so was usually only used to make a specific statement - like the garrison commander crucified on the...