You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you — the accusation reaches its climax: the wealthy have 'condemned' (katadikazō) and 'murdered' (phoneuō) the innocent (dikaios, the righteous/innocent one). Whether this refers to individuals or, more likely, to Jesus Christ as the righteous one they opposed through their systemic injustice, the charge is grave. The addition 'who was not opposing you' emphasizes the defenselessness of the victim.

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