Translations
Modern
Then Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?”
Traditional
When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
Literal
And having lifted Himself up, Jesus said to her, “Woman, where are those—your accusers? Did no one condemn you?”
Latin
Erigens autem se Jesus, dixit ei: Mulier, ubi sunt qui te accusabant? nemo te condemnavit?
Original
Greek
English
Then Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?”
Notes
It is likely that someone added this story to John's Gospel later, since it is not in the earliest Greek manuscripts. However, it is likely a true story from the life of Jesus.
Theme notes and profiles
The Pharisees Encounters with Jesus Sin Enters the World The Spirit of the Law
Events
- Woman Caught in Adulteryc. AD 29
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle Versions of the Bible (English)
Topics
Adultery: Forgiveness of--Instances of Adultery: The Woman Brought to Jesus in the Temple Women: The Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery and Brought to Jesus in the Temple