A similar use of this motivational aspect of fear is recorded in Deuteronomy 13:1–11. Disciplining false prophets by stoning would instill a sense of fear in Israel that would dissuade others from prophesying falsely. “Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you” (v. 11). Others are to be reminded by the public rebuke of the seriousness, shamefulness, and disciplinary consequences of sin. Since Paul is influenced by Deuteronomy’s demand for two witnesses,