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John 8:5-16 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

5. And in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such a one. Therefore, what do you say?"

6. 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.

7. 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."

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

9. 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.

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

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

12. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me does not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."

13. And so the Pharisees said to him, "You offer testimony about yourself; your testimony is not true."

14. Jesus responded and said to them: "Even though I offer testimony about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going.

15. You judge according to the flesh. I do not judge anyone.

16. And when I do judge, my judgment is true. For I am not alone, but it is I and he who sent me: the Father.

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