Gospel of John #24: John 7:53–8:11, The Woman Caught in Adultery

Enemies of Jesus, the religious authorities, hope to compromise Jesus, endanger Him, by bringing a woman caught in the act of adultery. These people want Jesus to agree that she ought to be stoned to death, per the Law of Moses. If Jesus says yes, the Roman authorities would have a claim against Jesus since Rome alone held the power to do this. If Jesus declines, then it would appear as He is in violation of Moses’ laws. Jesus does not answer, writes on the ground, stands and states, “He among you without sin cast the first stone.”