John 8:9

Translations

Modern

When they heard this, they began to go away one by one, beginning with the older ones, until only Jesus was left, with the woman standing there.

Traditional

And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

Literal

And having heard, they were going out one by one, having begun from the elder ones until the last, and Jesus was left alone, and the woman being in the midst.

Latin

Audientes autem unus post unum exibant, incipientes a senioribus: et remansit solus Jesus, et mulier in medio stans.

Original

Greek

English

When they heard this, they began to go away one by one, beginning with the older ones, until only Jesus was left, with the woman standing there.

Notes

John 8:9

they began to go away one by one: One of the people accusing her left, then another, followed by several people who had been standing there watching what was happening.

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.

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

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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: The Woman Brought to Jesus in the Temple Conscience: Guilty Conscience: The Accusers of the Woman Taken in Adultery Conviction: Jews, when Jesus Commanded the Guiltless Man to Cast the First Stone at the Woman Taken in Adultery Hypocrisy: The Pharisees Self-Condemnation: General Scriptures Concerning Women: The Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery and Brought to Jesus in the Temple

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