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Has no one condemned you?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” <a href="/esv/john/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” <a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?” <a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having lifted up, Jesus said to her, "Woman where are they who accuse you? Has no one condemned you?" <a href="/kjv/john/8.htm">King James Bible</a> When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? <a href="/nkjv/john/8.htm">New King James Version</a> When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” <a href="/nasb_/john/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And straightening up, Jesus said to her, “Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?” <a href="/nasb/john/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Straightening up, Jesus said to her, &#8220Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And straightening up, Jesus said to her, “Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?” <a href="/lsb/john/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Straightening up, Jesus said to her, “Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?” <a href="/amp/john/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Straightening up, Jesus said to her, “Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?” <a href="/csb/john/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus stood up, he said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you? ” <a href="/hcsb/john/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus stood up, He said to her, &#8220Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus lifted up himself, and said unto her, Woman, where are they? did no man condemn thee? <a href="/cev/john/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus stood up and asked her, "Where is everyone? Isn't there anyone left to accuse you?" <a href="/erv/john/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus lifted up himself, and said unto her, Woman, where are they? did no man condemn thee? <a href="/gwt/john/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Where did they go? Has anyone condemned you?" <a href="/gnt/john/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> He straightened up and said to her, "Where are they? Is there no one left to condemn you?" <a href="/isv/john/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Jesus stood up and asked her, "Dear lady, where are your accusers? Hasn't anyone condemned you?" <a href="/msb/john/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus straightened up and saw no one but the woman. And He asked her, ?Woman, where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?? <a href="/net/john/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus stood up straight and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?" <a href="/nheb/john/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jesus, standing up, said to her, "Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?" <a href="/wbt/john/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When Jesus had raised himself, and saw none but the woman, he said to her, Woman, where are those thy accusers? hath no man condemned thee? <a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, raising His head, Jesus said to her, "Where are they? Has no one condemned you?" <a href="/web/john/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus, standing up, saw her and said, “Woman, where are your accusers? Did no one condemn you?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus having bent Himself back, and having seen no one but the woman, said to her, “Woman, where are those—your accusers? Did no one pass sentence on you?” <a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having lifted up, Jesus said to her, "Woman where are they who accuse you? Has no one condemned you?" <a href="/ylt/john/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having bent himself back, and having seen no one but the woman, said to her, 'Woman, where are those -- thine accusers? did no one pass sentence upon thee?' <a href="/slt/john/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having lifted up the head, and seen none but the woman, said to her, Woman, where are they accusing thee? has none condemned thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Jesus lifting up himself, said to her: Woman, where are they that accused thee? Hath no man condemned thee? <a href="/cpdv/john/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jesus, raising himself up, said to her: “Woman, where are those who accused you? Has no one condemned you?” <a href="/nabre/john/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” <a href="/nrsvce/john/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Jesus straightened himself up, he said to the woman, Where are they? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when he stood up, Yeshua said to the woman, “Where are they? Has no man condemned you?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when Jesus stood up, and saw no one but the woman, he said to her: Woman, where are those who accused you? Has no one condemned you? <a href="/godbey/john/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <a href="/haweis/john/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Jesus raising himself up, and seeing no person but the woman, said unto her, Woman, where are these thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? <a href="/mace/john/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Jesus raising himself, and seeing none but the woman there, he said to her, woman, where are your accusers? hath no man condemned thee? <a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, raising His head, Jesus said to her, "Where are they? Has no one condemned you?" <a href="/worrell/john/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, having lifted Himself up, said to her, <FR>"Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Jesus rising up, and seeing none but the woman, said unto her, <FR>Where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/8-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=2755" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">The Woman Caught in Adultery</a> …9When they heard this, they began to go away one by one, beginning with the older ones, until only Jesus was left, with the woman standing there. 10<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/352.htm" title="352: anakypsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To raise myself, look up, be elated. From ana and kupto; to unbend, i.e. Rise; figuratively, be elated.">straightened up</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and asked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: HĒ (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: Gynai (N-VFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">“Woman,</a> <a href="/greek/4226.htm" title="4226: pou (Adv) -- Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality.">where</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinoi (DPro-NMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hoi (RelPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/2725.htm" title="2725: katēgoroi (N-NMP) -- An accuser, prosecutor. From kata and agora; against one in the assembly, i.e. A complainant at law; specially, Satan.">accusers?</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">Has no one</a> <a href="/greek/2632.htm" title="2632: katekrinen (V-AIA-3S) -- To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence.">condemned</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you?” </a> 11“No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/3-17.htm">John 3:17</a> For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. <a href="/john/5-14.htm">John 5:14</a> Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.” <a href="/john/12-47.htm">John 12:47</a> As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world. <a href="/luke/5-20.htm">Luke 5:20-24</a> 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? ... <a href="/luke/7-48.htm">Luke 7:48-50</a> 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?” / And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” <a href="/luke/19-10.htm">Luke 19:10</a> For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2-6</a> 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? ... <a href="/matthew/18-11.htm">Matthew 18:11</a> For the Son of Man came to save the lost. <a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1</a> Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a> My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. <a href="/1_john/3-20.htm">1 John 3:20-21</a> Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. / Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a> Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a> “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. <a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm">Isaiah 43:25</a> I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said to her, Woman, where are those your accusers? has no man condemned you?where.<a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Isaiah 41:11,12</a> Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/18-19.htm">Accusers</a> <a href="/john/8-8.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/john/7-51.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/john/5-29.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/john/5-30.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/john/8-8.htm">Head</a> <a href="/john/8-9.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/8-7.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/john/5-7.htm">Nobody</a> <a href="/john/8-7.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/matthew/10-8.htm">Raising</a> <a href="/john/3-18.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/john/8-9.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/john/8-7.htm">Straightened</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Accusers</a> <a href="/john/19-30.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/john/8-11.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/john/16-11.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/john/8-11.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/john/10-4.htm">Head</a> <a href="/john/8-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/8-28.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/john/9-32.htm">Nobody</a> <a href="/john/11-41.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Raising</a> <a href="/john/8-11.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/john/11-42.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Straightened</a><div class="vheading2">John 8</div>1. <a href="/john/8-1.htm">Jesus delivers the woman taken in adultery.</a> 12. <a href="/john/8-12.htm">He declares himself the light of the world, and justifies his doctrine;</a> 31. <a href="/john/8-31.htm">promises freedom to those who believe;</a> 33. <a href="/john/8-33.htm">answers the Jews who boasted of Abraham;</a> 48. <a href="/john/8-48.htm">answers their reviling, by showing his authority and dignity;</a> 59. <a href="/john/8-59.htm">and slips away from those who would stone him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus straightened up and asked her This phrase indicates a change in posture, suggesting a shift in the focus of the narrative. Jesus had been writing on the ground, a gesture that has been interpreted in various ways, possibly as a sign of contemplation or as a symbolic act. The act of straightening up signifies His readiness to address the situation directly. In the cultural context, Jesus' interaction with the woman is significant, as rabbis typically did not engage with women publicly. This action demonstrates His willingness to challenge societal norms and extend grace and dignity to those marginalized.“Woman, where are your accusers? The term "woman" is used respectfully, similar to how Jesus addressed His mother at the wedding in Cana (<a href="/john/2-4.htm">John 2:4</a>). This respectful address highlights Jesus' compassion and respect for the woman caught in adultery. The question "where are your accusers?" points to the absence of those who sought to condemn her, emphasizing the failure of the accusers to uphold the law they were so eager to enforce. This moment reflects the fulfillment of the law through grace, as Jesus embodies the perfect balance of justice and mercy.Has no one condemned you?” This question underscores the theme of judgment and forgiveness. In the Jewish legal system, at least two witnesses were required to condemn someone (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>). The absence of accusers means there is no legal basis for condemnation. This moment foreshadows the ultimate judgment and forgiveness found in Christ, who offers redemption and freedom from sin. It also connects to <a href="/romans/8.htm">Romans 8:1</a>, which states, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Jesus' question invites the woman to recognize her new standing, free from the condemnation of the law, and to embrace a life transformed by grace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is depicted as compassionate and wise, challenging the accusers and offering grace to the woman caught in adultery. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_woman_caught_in_adultery.htm">The Woman Caught in Adultery</a> She is brought before Jesus by the scribes and Pharisees, accused of adultery, and facing condemnation according to the Law of Moses. 3. <a href="/topical/s/scribes_and_pharisees.htm">Scribes and Pharisees</a> Religious leaders who attempt to trap Jesus by bringing the woman to Him, testing His adherence to the Law. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_courts.htm">The Temple Courts</a> The setting of this event, a public place where Jesus was teaching, and where the confrontation takes place. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_accusers.htm">The Accusers</a> Those who brought the woman to Jesus, intending to stone her according to the law, but who leave one by one after Jesus' challenge.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/grace_over_judgment.htm">Grace Over Judgment</a> Jesus exemplifies grace, showing that while the law condemns, He offers forgiveness and a new start. Believers are called to extend grace to others rather than judgment. <a href="/topical/s/self-reflection_before_condemnation.htm">Self-Reflection Before Condemnation</a> Jesus' challenge to the accusers to consider their own sinfulness before condemning others is a call for self-examination and humility. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_words.htm">The Power of Jesus' Words</a> Jesus' simple yet profound question disperses the accusers, demonstrating the authority and wisdom of His words. Believers should seek to speak with wisdom and authority rooted in Christ. <a href="/topical/f/freedom_from_condemnation.htm">Freedom from Condemnation</a> In Christ, there is freedom from the condemnation of sin. Believers are encouraged to live in this freedom and extend it to others. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_repentance.htm">The Role of Repentance</a> While Jesus does not condemn the woman, He later instructs her to "go and sin no more," highlighting the importance of repentance and transformation in the Christian life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 8</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_pilgrim's_progress.htm">What lessons does the adulterous woman's story teach us?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_write_in_the_dirt.htm">What did Jesus write in the dirt?</a> <a href="/q/have_you_remembered_the_lord_today.htm">What did Jesus inscribe in the sand?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_sin_confession.htm">What does the Bible say about confessing sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Where are those thine accusers?--Here again the Cambridge MS. has a shorter reading--"Where are they?" "Hath no man condemned thee?" or, more exactly, Did no man condemn thee? The "man" is in contrast to "thine accusers" or "they." "Of all who brought the charge against thee, was there not one to condemn thee?" The question is put to her to lead to thoughts of her sin. He has spoken words which have carried a lesson to them: he has now a lesson for her.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 10, 11. - And Jesus lifted up himself, and said to her, Where are they? (these thy accusers). The question (with or without the additions) implied that our Lord had not seen the obvious effect of his words upon the accusing party. There was no triumph in his eye, no flush of victory over his enemies. Hath no one condemned thee? pronounced upon thee the sentence of condemnation? Has no one declared that thine is a case of stoning? - No one? Then the judgment has yet to be uttered, if it be left with him. Shall he cast the first stone; and leave the multitude, having tasted blood, to complete the terrible work? She said, No one, Lord. And he said (to her), Neither do I condemn thee. He had not come to condemn, but to save. A time is coming when the Father would commit all judgment into his hands - when his awful word, "I know you not," or "Depart from me," will be the signal of doom. But now his mission is to heal, not to wound; to comfort, not to punish; to reveal the heart of God, not to execute the crude judgments of men; to soothe, not to stone. He does not say, "Be of good courage; thy sins are forgiven." he does not say, "Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; Her faith hath saved her;" but, Go, and henceforth sin no more. He justifies the position that he will not quench the smoking flax nor break the bruised reed. He condemns the sin, but for a while spares the sinner. He refuses to set up his judgment against Moses, or take into his human hands the administration of civil or political law. He does not say, "Go in peace," or "Go to peace;" but from this moment, this awful "now" (ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν), "sin no more." The reticence and abruptness of the narrator are not like the style of apocryphal writers. Such a narrative could not have been invented by the second-century disciples, by docetic Ebionites, by the ordinary fabricators of apocryphal literature. If the text is so varied, conflicting, and ill-sustained as to envelop it in doubt; if the place in the gospel narrative be uncertain; if the use of a few words suggests a non-Johannine source; and if the position between <a href="/john/7-52.htm">John 7:52</a> and John 8:12 be difficult to accept; - there is yet nothing inconsistent with the Johannine teaching, or the sublime and unapproachable originality of the character of the Johannine Christ. The narrative will remain for all time an illustration of the blending of judgment with mercy, which has received its highest expression in the life work and Person of the Christ. <a href="/commentaries/john/8-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. straightened up ἀνακύψας (anakypsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> To raise myself, look up, be elated. From ana and kupto; to unbend, i.e. Rise; figuratively, be elated. [and] asked εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. her, αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Woman, Γύναι (Gynai) Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. where ποῦ (pou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4226.htm">Strong's 4226: </a> Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality. are εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. accusers? κατήγοροί (katēgoroi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2725.htm">Strong's 2725: </a> An accuser, prosecutor. From kata and agora; against one in the assembly, i.e. A complainant at law; specially, Satan. {Has} no one οὐδείς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. condemned κατέκρινεν (katekrinen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2632.htm">Strong's 2632: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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