John 8:8 cpdv — And bending down again, he wrote on the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And bending down again, he wrote on the earth. "

— John 8:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 8 — Context

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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.”

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And bending down again, he wrote on the earth.

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But upon hearing this, they went away, one by one, beginning with the eldest. And Jesus alone remained, with the woman standing in front of him.

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Then Jesus, raising himself up, said to her: “Woman, where are those who accused you? Has no one condemned you?”

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And she said, “No one, Lord.” Then Jesus said: “Neither will I condemn you. Go, and now do not choose to sin anymore.”

John 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 8:8 say?
John 8:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And bending down again, he wrote on the earth. ”
Where is John 8:8 in the Bible?
John 8:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 8, verse 8.
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 8:8.
What translation should I read John 8:8 in?
John 8:8 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 8:8?
John 8:8 reads (CPDV): “And bending down again, he wrote on the earth. ” 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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