John 8:5 net — In the law Moses commanded us to stone to death such women. What then do you say?”

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"In the law Moses commanded us to stone to death such women. What then do you say?”"

— John 8:5, NET Bible

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John 8 — Context

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Early in the morning he came to the temple courts again. All the people came to him, and he sat down and began to teach them.

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The experts in the law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught committing adultery. They made her stand in front of them

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and said to Jesus,“Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of adultery.

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In the law Moses commanded us to stone to death such women. What then do you say?”

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(Now they were asking this in an attempt to trap him, so that they could bring charges against him.) Jesus bent down and wrote on the ground with his finger.

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When they persisted in asking him, he stood up straight and replied,“Whoever among you is guiltless may be the first to throw a stone at her.”

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Then he bent over again 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 NET Bible reads: “In the law Moses commanded us to stone to death 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 (NET): “In the law Moses commanded us to stone to death 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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