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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Luke 12:58

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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12:58 on the way to court: This lawsuit over an unpaid debt would result in debtor’s prison. The officer is the bailiff of the court or the warden of the prison. It is advisable to negotiate accounts with your accuser, if possible, before reaching the courtroom. It is also best to reckon with God before the final day of judgment.
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