John 8:5 kjva — Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— John 8:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 8 — Context

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.

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And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,

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They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

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

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This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

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So 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.

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And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

John 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:5 say?
John 8:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?”
Where is John 8:5 in the Bible?
John 8:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 5.
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 8:5.
What translation should I read John 8:5 in?
John 8:5 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 8:5?
John 8:5 reads (KJVA): “Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?” 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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