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A Carefully Laid Trap
Commentators explain that the accusers were not genuinely seeking justice but setting a carefully prepared trap. They addressed Jesus respectfully as 'Teacher' to mask their malicious intent, aiming to force Him into an impossible dilemma: either contradict God's law by showing mercy or lose His reputation for compassion by condemning the woman.
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AT Robertson
On John 8:4
Hath been taken (κατειληπτα). Perfect passive indicative of καταλαμβανω (see verse 3), caught and still guilty.
In …
Charles Ellicott
On John 8:4
19th Century
Bishop
The Cambridge manuscript reads, “the priests say to Him, tempting Him, so that they might have grounds to accuse Him,” adding the word “priests,” a…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 8:4–7
19th Century
Preacher
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the ligh…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 8:4
The present episode took place in the temple court at dawn. The entire affair had the appearance of trickery, a trap specially prepared to catch Je…
John Gill
On John 8:4
17th Century
Pastor
They say unto him, Master They applied to him in a handsome and respectful manner, the better to cover their ill design:<…
Matthew Henry
On John 8:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Christ neither found fault with the law, nor excused the prisoner's guilt; nor did He approve of the pretended zeal of the Pharisees. Those who jud…