John 8:5 nasb — "Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?"

NASB

""Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?""

— John 8:5, NASB

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John 8 — Context

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Early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people were coming to Him; and He sat down and began to teach them.

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The scribes and the Pharisees *brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the center of the court,

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they *said to Him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act.

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"Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?"

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They were saying this, testing Him, so that they might have grounds for accusing Him. But Jesus stooped down and with His finger wrote on the ground.

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But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."

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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 NASB reads: “"Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?"”
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 (NASB): “"Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?"” 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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