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John 8:5-7

5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?”

6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.
But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger.

7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Cross References for John 8:5-7

Leviticus 20:10 - “‘If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adul... Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:10 Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:10

Deuteronomy 22:21-24 - she shall be brought to the door of her father’s house and there the men of her town shall ston... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 22:21-24 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 22:21-24

Ezekiel 23:47 - The mob will stone them and cut them down with their swords; they will kill their sons and daug... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 23:47 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 23:47

Matthew 22:16-18 - They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know you a... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16-18 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16-18

Matthew 5:17 - The Fulfillment of the Law “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:17

Ezekiel 16:38-40 - I will sentence you to the punishment of women who commit adultery and who shed blood; I will b... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:38-40 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:38-40

Matthew 19:6-8 - So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Click to read the verse Matthew 19:6-8 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:6-8