John 8:11
New International Version
“No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,"Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”

New Living Translation
“No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” ----------

English Standard Version
She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” ]]

Berean Standard Bible
“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”

Berean Literal Bible
And she said, "No one, Sir." And to her Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more from now on."

King James Bible
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

New King James Version
She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”

New American Standard Bible
She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on do not sin any longer.”]]

NASB 1995
She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.”

NASB 1977
And she said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go your way. From now on sin no more.”]

Legacy Standard Bible
She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you, either. Go, and from now on sin no more.”]

Amplified Bible
She answered, “No one, Lord!” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you either. Go. From now on sin no more.”]

Christian Standard Bible
“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.” ]

Holman Christian Standard Bible
No one, Lord,” she answered. “Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.”

American Standard Version
And she said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said, Neither do I condemn thee: go thy way; from henceforth sin no more.

Contemporary English Version
"No sir," the woman answered. Then Jesus told her, "I am not going to accuse you either. You may go now, but don't sin anymore."

English Revised Version
And she said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said, Neither do I condemn thee: go thy way; from henceforth sin no more.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The woman answered, "No one, sir." Jesus said, "I don't condemn you either. Go! From now on don't sin."

Good News Translation
"No one, sir," she answered. "Well, then," Jesus said, "I do not condemn you either. Go, but do not sin again."]

International Standard Version
"No one, sir," she replied. Then Jesus said, "I don't condemn you, either. Go home, and from now on don't sin anymore."

Majority Standard Bible
?No one, Lord,? she answered. ?Then neither do I condemn you,? Jesus declared. ?Now go and sin no more.?

NET Bible
She replied, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "I do not condemn you either. Go, and from now on do not sin any more."]]

New Heart English Bible
And she said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go, and sin no more."

Webster's Bible Translation
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

Weymouth New Testament
"No one, Sir," she replied. "And *I* do not condemn you either," said Jesus; "go, and from this time do not sin any more."

World English Bible
She said, “No one, Lord.” Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she said, “No one, Lord”; and Jesus said to her, “Neither do I pass sentence on you; be going on, and sin no more.”]]

Berean Literal Bible
And she said, "No one, Sir." And to her Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more from now on."

Young's Literal Translation
and she said, 'No one, Sir;' and Jesus said to her, 'Neither do I pass sentence on thee; be going on, and no more sin.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And she said, None, Lord. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who said: No man, Lord. And Jesus said: Neither will I condemn thee. Go, and now sin no more.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And she said, “No one, Lord.” Then Jesus said: “Neither will I condemn you. Go, and now do not choose to sin anymore.”

New American Bible
She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, [and] from now on do not sin any more.”]

New Revised Standard Version
She said, “No one, sir.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now on do not sin again.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
did no henceforth, do not sin again.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But she said, “Not even one, LORD GOD”; and Yeshua said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on, sin no more.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
She said: No one, sir. Jesus said to her: Neither do I condemn you; go, and sin no more.

Godbey New Testament


Haweis New Testament
She said, No man, Lord. Then said Jesus unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

Mace New Testament
Lord, said she, no man, and Jesus said to her, neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

Weymouth New Testament
"No one, Sir," she replied. "And *I* do not condemn you either," said Jesus; "go, and from this time do not sin any more."

Worrell New Testament
She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said to her, "Neither do I condemn you; go your way; henceforth sin no more."]

Worsley New Testament
And she said, None, Lord. Then said Jesus unto her, Neither do I condemn thee, Go thy way and sin no more.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Woman Caught in Adultery
10Then Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?” 11“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.” 12Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”…

Cross References
Luke 7:47-50
Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” / Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” / But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” ...

Matthew 9:2-6
Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” / On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” / But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? ...

Romans 8:1-2
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. / For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.

John 3:17
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Luke 5:20-24
When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” / But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” / Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? ...

Matthew 18:21-22
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. / And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Psalm 103:10-12
He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. / For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him. / As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Micah 7:18-19
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.

Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Ezekiel 18:21-23
But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. / Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?


Treasury of Scripture

She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn you: go, and sin no more.

Neither.

John 8:15
Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

John 3:17
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

John 18:36
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

go.

John 5:14
Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

Job 34:31
Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:

Proverbs 28:13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

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John 8
1. Jesus delivers the woman taken in adultery.
12. He declares himself the light of the world, and justifies his doctrine;
31. promises freedom to those who believe;
33. answers the Jews who boasted of Abraham;
48. answers their reviling, by showing his authority and dignity;
59. and slips away from those who would stone him.














“No one, Lord,” she answered.
The woman's response indicates her recognition of Jesus' authority, addressing Him as "Lord." This term can denote respect or acknowledgment of His divine authority. In the context of the narrative, the accusers have left, unable to condemn her, which highlights the theme of mercy over judgment. The use of "Lord" suggests a moment of personal revelation or faith, aligning with other instances in the Gospels where individuals recognize Jesus' divine role (e.g., John 20:28, where Thomas calls Jesus "My Lord and my God!"). This moment reflects the transformative encounters people have with Jesus, often leading to a deeper understanding of His identity.

“Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared.
Jesus' statement underscores His role as the merciful Savior. While He has the authority to judge, He chooses to extend grace. This act of forgiveness is consistent with His mission to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). It also reflects the fulfillment of the law through love and mercy, as seen in Hosea 6:6, where God desires mercy, not sacrifice. Jesus' refusal to condemn the woman prefigures His ultimate act of taking on the condemnation of sin through His crucifixion, offering redemption to all who believe (Romans 8:1).

“Now go and sin no more.”
This command emphasizes repentance and transformation. Jesus' forgiveness is not a license to continue in sin but a call to a new way of life. The directive to "sin no more" aligns with the biblical theme of sanctification, where believers are called to live holy lives (1 Peter 1:15-16). It reflects the transformative power of encountering Christ, who empowers individuals to overcome sin. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's desire for His people to turn from sin and live in obedience to His will, as seen in the prophetic calls to repentance throughout the Old Testament (e.g., Ezekiel 18:30-32).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who shows mercy and offers forgiveness to the woman caught in adultery. His response to the situation reveals His divine wisdom and compassion.

2. The Woman Caught in Adultery
She is brought before Jesus by the scribes and Pharisees, accused of committing adultery. Her encounter with Jesus becomes a powerful moment of grace and redemption.

3. Scribes and Pharisees
Religious leaders who bring the woman to Jesus, attempting to trap Him into contradicting the Law of Moses. Their actions reveal their legalistic mindset and lack of compassion.

4. The Temple Courts
The setting of this event, where Jesus was teaching the people before being interrupted by the scribes and Pharisees. It is a place of learning and worship, adding significance to the teaching moment.

5. The Law of Moses
The religious law that the scribes and Pharisees refer to when accusing the woman. It serves as a backdrop to the tension between law and grace in this account.
Teaching Points
Grace Over Judgment
Jesus' response to the woman emphasizes the importance of grace and forgiveness over legalistic judgment. As believers, we are called to extend grace to others, recognizing our own need for mercy.

Self-Reflection Before Condemnation
Jesus challenges the accusers to examine their own lives before condemning others. This teaches us to be introspective and humble, acknowledging our own shortcomings.

The Transformative Power of Forgiveness
Jesus' words, "Neither do I condemn you," offer the woman a new beginning. Forgiveness is transformative and empowers us to live differently.

Living a Changed Life
Jesus instructs the woman to "go and sin no more," highlighting the call to repentance and a changed life following forgiveness. As Christians, we are to pursue holiness and turn away from sin.(11) She said, No man, Lord.--She simply answers His question. There is no plea for forgiveness. There is no attempt at defence. We know not what passed in her heart; we know not what was written upon her countenance. We know not whether the word "Lord" was simply the "Sir" of courtesy, or whether it contained something of the reverence of worship. He knew all.

Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.--Or, more exactly, and be no longer a sinner. There is no expression of forgiveness or peace as we find in other cases. (Comp. Matthew 9:2; Luke 7:48.) He does not condemn her, for "God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:17). His words must have come to her as words of mercy in contrast to the angry words of those who dragged her before Him. He does not condemn her, and yet by these words she must have been condemned more truly than by any words of accuser. He does not condemn her; and yet the very words which bid her go are the condemnation of her sin. (Comp. John 5:14.) As in the case of the woman of Samaria (John 4), there is something in the tone and manner of dealing with this woman which goes beyond all words; and as we read the narrative the heart completes the picture, and we feel it preserves for us a real incident in our Lord's ministry of mercy. It is a mark of truthfulness that the narrative tells us no more. It has not the completeness of an apocryphal story. We feel we should like to know more. She passed from His presence as her accusers had before. What came afterwards to her and to them? Did she, in obedience to the words now heard, go forth to a new life, rising through penitence and faith to pardon, peace, purity? Did they who shrink from His presence now, so learn His words as to come to that Presence again, seeking not judgment on others, but pardon for themselves? Over all the veil is drawn. We may not trace the history of lives known only to themselves and to God; but the lessons are patent, and remain to condemn every human judgment of another's sin; to condemn every sin in our own lives; to declare to every sinner the forgiveness which condemns not.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“No one,
Οὐδείς (Oudeis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing.

Lord,”
κύριε (kyrie)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

she answered.
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Then neither
Οὐδὲ (Oude)
Adverb
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

do I
ἐγώ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

condemn
κατακρίνω (katakrinō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2632: To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence.

you,”
σε (se)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

declared.
Εἶπεν (Eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Now
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

go
πορεύου (poreuou)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

sin
ἁμάρτανε (hamartane)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 264: Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin.

no more.”
μηκέτι (mēketi)
Adverb
Strong's 3371: No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further.


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