And the thing I have asked before, and I will ask again
show me one clear cut scripture where Jesus says to put to death somebody. If you can do it I will side with you that it does, but in my reading and studying, using references to by multiple different biblical scholars is why I stand for what I stand for when it comes to the death penalty.
The authoritative word of God is not limited only to the words of Jesus in the NT.
All of Scripture is God-breathed and authoritative.
1) It doesn't require a "clear cut Scripture" to know what the Scriptures teach.
There is no "clear cut Scripture" stating a
Triune God, but it is everywhere presented in the NT.
There is no "clear cut Scripture" stating
God is sovereign, but it is everywhere presented in Scripture.
There is no "clear cut Scripture" stating that believers are in a
relationship with God, but it is everywhere presented in the NT.
2) Ro 13:1-2, 4 are very clear regarding the Christian's obligation to obey the governing authority,
and regarding its
God-authorized power of capital punishment (v.4).
3) Paul
willingly offered to submit to capital punishment in Ac 25:11, which he would not have done
if doing so were Christian disobedience.
You will find submission to, and not prohibition of, capital punishment by Paul.
4) Jesus likewise reminded Peter that he would be subject to capital punishment if he killed any who were sent to arrest him, when he told Peter to put away his sword, for he who lives by the sword (commits murder) will die by the sword (capital punishment).
You will find acceptance of, and no prohibition of, capital punishment by Jesus.
The NT is clear on the God-authorized power of capital punishment by the governing authority.