John 8:10
When Iesus had lift vp himselfe, and saw none but the woman, hee said vnto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee? John 8:10 (KJV)
When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her,
Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? John 8:10 (KJV)
In the early morning Jesus went to the temple and began teaching a crowd. The scribes and Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery before Him, hoping to test whether He would uphold the Mosaic law that prescribed death for such a sin (Leviticus 20:10; Deuteronomy 22:22). Instead of answering the accusers immediately, Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground, an action that has long intrigued scholars because Scripture does not record what He wrote. When the challengers persisted, He stood and declared, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her” (John 8:7, KJV), confronting their self‑righteousness and forcing them to examine their own hearts.
Convicted by their consciences, the accusers began to leave one by one, from the oldest to the youngest, until no one remained except the woman standing before Jesus. He then addressed her directly, asking, “Where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee?” The woman answered, “No man, Lord,” acknowledging that no one had condemned her at that moment.
Jesus responded with compassion, “Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more” (John 8:11, KJV). His words demonstrate both mercy and a call to repentance, urging the woman to turn away from sinful behavior and pursue a life of holiness. The passage highlights the universal reality of human sinfulness; none are without fault, and Jesus’ challenge reminds believers to be humble rather than quick to condemn others.
Finally, Jesus’ question underscores His authority as the ultimate judge. He alone has the right to pass judgment, yet He offers mercy and forgiveness to all who come to Him in repentance, inviting transformation and a renewed commitment to obey God’s commandments.
