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they told him, "Teacher, we found this woman in adultery, in the very act.
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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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Hath been taken (κατειληπτα). Perfect passive indicative of καταλαμβανω (see verse 3), caught and still guilty.
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19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
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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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They say unto him, Master They applied to him in a handsome and respectful manner, the better to cover their ill design:<…
Presbyterian
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
After discussing the origin of Christ’s doctrine, the Evangelist now considers its power. The doctrine of Christ has the power both to enlighten an…
