In the biblical account, the taking of human life is considered a grave matter, and the death penalty is presented as a consequence for certain severe offenses. According to Genesis and Exodus, capital punishment is ordained by God as a just response to murder, with Exodus 21:12 and Genesis 9:6 establishing the principle of retribution. However, the Bible also emphasizes the value of human life, as seen in Exodus 20:13, which prohibits murder. The New Testament, particularly in Romans 6:23, highlights the ultimate penalty for sin, while Acts 25:11 shows the apostle Paul appealing to the Roman system of justice, which included capital punishment.
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Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!”
Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sells him or the man is found in his possession.