Bible Trivia Question
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What did Jesus say to those who accused the adulteress?
You hypocrites, let each look first to his own house
What has she to do with me?
Take her and stone her
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Click to reveal the answerThe answer is: He that is without sin, let him first cast a stone
John 8:7
In this gripping scene from the Gospel of John, Jesus finds himself amid intense scrutiny after being confronted by a group ready to stone a woman accused of adultery. With just the simple phrase, “He that is without sin, let him first cast a stone,” he turns the law on its head and challenges the hypocrisy of their judgment. This clever response not only defends the accused but also highlights the deeper moral imperative of self-examination.
This event, often referred to as the Pericope Adulterae, is a beautiful illustration of the compassion and wisdom of Jesus. His words echo the timeless idea that no one is perfect and that we all fall short in different ways. In essence, he reminds us that we shouldn't be quick to cast judgment on others when we ourselves have flaws.
Interestingly, manuscripts containing this story were absent from some of the earliest Biblical texts. Some scholars debate whether this narrative was an original part of John's gospel or an addition. However, regardless of its textual journey, its profound message of mercy resonates through the ages.
This moment serves as a powerful moment of reflection for us today, inviting take a pause and understand the heart of forgiveness. Jesus challenges us to look inward, wrestling with our own shortcomings instead of fixating on the shortcomings of others. What if society applied this approach to criticism? Perhaps, we’d approach one another with more compassion overall!
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