John 8:5

Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such persons; what then dost thou say?

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

In Context

4they say to him, Teacher, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

6But this they said to try him, that they might be able to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.

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Cross References

Ezekiel 23:47and the company shall stone them with stones, and cut them in pieces with their swords; they shall slay their sons and their daughters, and burn their houses with fire.

Matthew 19:6So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God joined together, let not man put asunder.

Matthew Henry on John 8:2-12

The Woman Taken in Adultery. 1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? 6 This they said, tempting him, that they… Read the whole commentary →

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