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John 8

John 8:4

The Woman Caught in Adultery · John 8:1–11
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Translations

Modern
…and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.
Traditional
They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
Literal
…they say to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act, committing adultery.
Latin
…et dixerunt ei: Magister, hæc mulier modo deprehensa est in adulterio.

Original

Greek
English
…and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.

Notes

John 8:4

The form of the Greek sentence emphasizes the legal claim against the woman. She had been caught while committing the sin of adultery. The law required two witnesses and carefully outlined what evidence was needed.

John 7:53–8:11

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.

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Glossary

Annunciation Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle Scribe Versions of the Bible (English)

Topics

Adultery: Penalties For Adultery: The Woman Brought to Jesus in the Temple Hypocrisy: The Pharisees Women: The Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery and Brought to Jesus in the Temple