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Jesus said to the crowd who wanted to stone the woman caught in adultery, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her." See different translations, context and cross references of this verse.
- 7 NIV
When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and...
- 7 KJV
So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and...
- 7 ESV
So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and...
- 7 NLT
But when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself,...
- 7 NASB
But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up,...
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John 8:7-9. When they continued asking him — That is,...
- 7 Catholic Bible
The Woman Caught in Adultery … 6 And this they said tempting...
- 9 Having Said This, Jesus Remained in Galilee
(9) He abode still in Galilee.--We find Him in Jerusalem...
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Dec 11, 2023 · Jesus said, "He who is without sin can cast the first stone" to a woman caught in adultery by the Pharisees. Learn the context, meaning and application of this verse and how it relates to our sin and forgiveness.
Sep 20, 2022 · Jesus said "let he who is without sin cast the first stone" to expose the hypocrisy of the Pharisees who wanted to stone a woman for adultery. Learn how this story reveals Jesus' authority, mercy, and invitation to leave our sin behind.
7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. Read full chapter.
- Explanation and Commentary of John 8:7
- Breaking Down The Key Parts of John 8:7
- Biblical Translations of John 8:7
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Having brought an adulterous woman to Jesus, the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees were seeking to trap Jesus. They knew that he was merciful and expected that he would not be willing to keep the Law by sanctioning her death. How would Jesus talk his way out of this dilemma? He does so expertly by uttering this verse. In so doing, he pointed ou...
#1 “When they kept on questioning him,” It seems that Jesus was at first ignoring the Pharisees and teachers of the law as they questioned him about the woman who had been caught in adultery and what should be done with her. #2 “he straightened up and said to them,” It is not clear what the purpose was of what Jesus was doing before he straightened...
NIV When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” NLT They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” ESV And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and sai...
Jesus challenges the self-righteous Pharisees and teachers of the law who want to stone an adulterous woman by asking them who is without sin. Learn the context, explanation and commentary of this verse and its implications for our judgment and compassion.
Read the verse from the Gospel of John where Jesus challenges the Pharisees to cast the first stone at a woman caught in adultery. Compare different translations and commentaries on the meaning of "he who is without sin".
Jesus said to the Pharisees who wanted to stone a woman caught in adultery, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her." This verse shows Jesus' claim to be sinless and his authority over the law.
