John 8:4 asv — they say unto him, Teacher, this woman hath been taken in adultery, in the very act.

American Standard Version

"they say unto him, Teacher, this woman hath been taken in adultery, in the very act. "

— John 8:4, American Standard Version

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John 8 — Context

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but Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.

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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.

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And the scribes and the Pharisees bring a woman taken in adultery; and having set her in the midst,

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they say unto him, Teacher, this woman hath been taken in adultery, in the very act.

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Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such: what then sayest thou of her?

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And this they said, trying him, that they might have whereof to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.

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But 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.

John 8:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:4 say?
John 8:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “they say unto him, Teacher, this woman hath been taken in adultery, in the very act. ”
Where is John 8:4 in the Bible?
John 8:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 4.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 8:4.
What translation should I read John 8:4 in?
John 8:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 8:4?
John 8:4 reads (ASV): “they say unto him, Teacher, this woman hath been taken in adultery, in the very act. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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