John 8:4 cpdv — And they said to him: “Teacher, this woman was just now caught in adultery.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they said to him: “Teacher, this woman was just now caught in adultery. "

— John 8:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 8 — Context

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But Jesus continued on to the Mount of Olives.

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And early in the morning, he went again to the temple; and all the people came to him. And sitting down, he taught them.

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Now the scribes and Pharisees brought forward a woman caught in adultery, and they stood her in front of them.

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And they said to him: “Teacher, this woman was just now caught in adultery.

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And in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such a one. Therefore, what do you say?”

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But they were saying this to test him, so that they might be able to accuse him. Then Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the earth.

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And then, when they persevered in questioning him, he stood upright and said to them, “Let whoever is without sin among you be the first to 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they said to him: “Teacher, this woman was just now caught in adultery. ”
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 (CPDV): “And they said to him: “Teacher, this woman was just now caught in adultery. ” 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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