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John 8:5

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

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

This they said, tempting him,.... For they brought this woman, and exposed her in this manner, not because of their…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Moses in the law ... - The punishment of adultery commanded by Moses was death, Lev 20:10; Deu 22:22. The particular…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

That such should be stoned - It is not strictly true that Moses ordered adultery in general to be punished by stoning.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 8:1-11

Though Christ was basely abused in the foregoing chapter, both by the rulers and by the people, yet here we have him…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Moses in the law Of the two texts given in the margin of our Bible, Lev 20:10 and Deu 22:22, probably neither is…