Luke 12:58
When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
Context
This verse from Luke Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Do not fear those who can kill the body; fear God. The Holy Spirit will give the right words. The rich fool builds bigger barns but is not rich toward God. Do not worry about life, food, or clothing — …
Other Translations
For as thou art going with thine adversary before the magistrate, on the way give diligence to be quit of him; lest haply he drag thee unto the judge, and the judge shall deliver thee to the officer, and the officer shall cast thee into prison.
for, as thou art going away with thy opponent to the ruler, in the way give diligence to be released from him, lest he may drag thee unto the judge, and the judge may deliver thee to the officer, and the officer may cast thee into prison;
For if anyone has a cause at law against you, and you are going with him before the ruler, make an attempt, on the way, to come to an agreement with him, for if you do not, he may take you before the judge and the judge will give you up to the police, and they will put you in prison.
Cross References
And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power …
Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and …
So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace …
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.
There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.
Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely …
Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.