The Woman Caught in Adultery

1Then Jesus went to the mount of olives. 2but early in the morning he return'd to the temple, where all the people came to him; and being sat down, he instructed them. 3then the Scribes and Pharisees brought a woman surprized in adultery; and when they had set her in the middle of the assembly, 4they said to him, master, this woman was actually taken in adultery. 5now Moses has ordain'd in the law, that such criminals should be stoned: but what is your opinion? 6they said this only to ensnare him, that they might have some accusation against him, but Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground. 7and as they pressed him to answer, he rais'd himself, and said to them, he that is without sin among you, let him be the first that throws a stone at her. 8then stooping down again, he wrote on the ground. 9but they who heard that, being convicted by their own conscience, they all went old and young one after another, so that Jesus was left alone with the woman, who still kept her place. 10then Jesus raising himself, and seeing none but the woman there, he said to her, woman, where are your accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11Lord, said she, no man, and Jesus said to her, neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

Jesus the Light of the World
(1 John 1:5–10)

12Jesus then having reassumed his discourse, said to them, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. 13the Pharisees therefore said to him, you give a testimony of your self, your testimony is not valid. 14Jesus answered them, though I give testimony of my self, yet my testimony is valid: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but you do not know whence I came, nor whither I go. 15you pass sentence according to your passions: I pass sentence on no man; 16and yet if I did judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I am with the father who has sent me. 17now it is written in your law, that the testimony of two men is valid. 18I indeed do bear testimony of my self, but the father, who has sent me, beareth witness of me likewise. 19then said they to him, where is thy father: Jesus answered, ye neither know me, nor my father: if ye knew me, ye would have known my father also. 20Jesus delivered this discourse in the treasury, when he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him, for his hour was not yet come.

21Jesus therefore repeated what he had said, "I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your incredulity, so that whither I go, ye cannot come." 22then said the Jews, what, will he kill himself? that he says, "whither I go, you cannot come." 23and he said to them, ye are from beneath, I am from above: ye are of this world, I am not of this world. 24therefore I said to you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if you don't believe me to be what I am, ye shall die in your sins. 25then said they to him, what art thou? and Jesus answered them, I am what I just now told you.

26I have many things to say against you: but I only say He that sent me is worthy of belief; and what I have heard of Him, that only I publish to the world. 27but they did not perceive that he meant the father. 28Jesus said therefore to them, when ye have lift up the son of man, then shall ye know what I am, and that I do nothing of my self, but speak as my father hath instructed me. 29he that sent me, is with me: the father hath not left me alone, for I always do what is agreeable to him.

The Truth Will Set You Free
(2 John 1:4–6)

30upon this discourse many believed on him.

31Jesus said therefore to those Jews who believed on him, if you adhere to my doctrine, then will you be my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, 32and the truth shall make you free. 33they answered him, we are Abraham's offspring, and were never slaves to any man: why then do you say, "ye shall be made free?"

34Jesus answered them, I declare unto you, whosoever committeth sin, is a slave to sin. 35a slave has no right to be in the house for life: but the son is settled there. 36if the son therefore shall make you free, you will be free indeed. 37I know you are Abraham's offspring; but ye seek to kill me, because my doctrine doth not penetrate into you. 38what I have learnt from my father, that I tell: and what you have learnt from your father, that you do.

39they answered him, Abraham is our father, if you were Abraham's children, said Jesus, you would act like Abraham. 40but now ye seek to kill me, the man who has told you the truth, such as I have learnt it of God: Abraham did not act thus. 41your actions are like your father, at this they reply'd, we are no bastards; we have but one father, even God.

42Jesus said to them, if God were your father, ye would love me: for I was commissioned by God to come; I did not come of my self, but he sent me. 43why do not you understand my language? unless because ye cannot bear my doctrine? 44you, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar. 45but as to me, because I tell you the truth, you do not believe me. 46which of you can convict me of sin? if then I say the truth, why don't you believe me? 47he that is of God, does therefore observe what God says: which you do not observe, because ye are not of God.

Before Abraham Was Born, I Am

48The Jews answered, and said to him, are we not in the right to say, that you are a Samaritan, and are really mad? 49Jesus answered, I am not mad; but I honour my father, and you dishonour me. 50I do not consult my own glory: there is one that will consult that, and judge accordingly. 51verily, verily, I say unto you, whoever observes my doctrine, shall never die. 52upon this said the Jews to him, now we plainly perceive you are mad. Abraham is dead, and the prophets too; and yet you say, if a man observes your doctrine, he shall never die. 53are you greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? the prophets likewise are dead: pray, what do you then pretend to be? 54Jesus answered, if I honour'd my self, my honour would be vain: it is my father that honoureth me, of whom ye say, that he is your God. 55yet ye have not known him, but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I should be a lyar like you: but I know him, and observe his commands. 56your father Abraham long'd to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. 57then said the Jews to him, you are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham? 58Jesus said to them, verily, verily I say unto you, before Abraham was I AM. 59then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus was conceal'd by the crowd which he pass'd thro', and so got out of the temple.