Discovery BoxJohn 8:4-5 
Context8:4 and said to Jesus, 1 “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of adultery. 8:5 In the law Moses commanded us to stone to death 2 such women. 3 What then do you say?”
John 8:11
Context8:11 She replied, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you either. Go, and from now on do not sin any more.”]] 4
1 tn Grk “to him”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 sn An allusion to Lev 20:10 and Deut 22:22-24.
3 sn The accusers themselves subtly misrepresented the law. The Mosaic law stated that in the case of adultery, both the man and woman must be put to death (Lev 20:10, Deut 22:22), but they mentioned only such women.
4 tc The earliest and best
