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And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” ---------- <a href="/esv/john/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” ]] <a href="/bsb/john/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.” <a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she said, "No one, Sir." And to her Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more from now on." <a href="/kjv/john/8.htm">King James Bible</a> She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. <a href="/nkjv/john/8.htm">New King James Version</a> She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” <a href="/nasb_/john/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on do not sin any longer.”]] <a href="/nasb/john/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> She said, &#8220No one, Lord.&#8221 And Jesus said, &#8220I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And she said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go your way. From now on sin no more.”] <a href="/lsb/john/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you, either. Go, and from now on sin no more.”] <a href="/amp/john/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> She answered, “No one, Lord!” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you either. Go. From now on sin no more.”] <a href="/csb/john/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “No one, Lord,” she answered. “Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.” ] <a href="/hcsb/john/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> No one, Lord,&#8221 she answered. &#8220Neither do I condemn you,&#8221 said Jesus. &#8220Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And she said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said, Neither do I condemn thee: go thy way; from henceforth sin no more. <a href="/cev/john/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "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." <a href="/erv/john/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And she said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said, Neither do I condemn thee: go thy way; from henceforth sin no more. <a href="/gwt/john/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The woman answered, "No one, sir." Jesus said, "I don't condemn you either. Go! From now on don't sin." <a href="/gnt/john/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> "No one, sir," she answered. "Well, then," Jesus said, "I do not condemn you either. Go, but do not sin again."] <a href="/isv/john/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> "No one, sir," she replied. Then Jesus said, "I don't condemn you, either. Go home, and from now on don't sin anymore." <a href="/msb/john/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> “No one, Lord,” she answered. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Now go and sin no more.” <a href="/net/john/8.htm">NET Bible</a> She replied, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "I do not condemn you either. Go, and from now on do not sin any more."]] <a href="/nheb/john/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And she said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go, and sin no more." <a href="/wbt/john/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. <a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "No one, Sir," she replied. "And *I* do not condemn you either," said Jesus; "go, and from this time do not sin any more." <a href="/web/john/8.htm">World English Bible</a> She said, “No one, Lord.” Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> 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.”]] <a href="/blb/john/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And she said, "No one, Sir." And to her Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more from now on." <a href="/ylt/john/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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.' <a href="/slt/john/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And she said, None, Lord. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who said: No man, Lord. And Jesus said: Neither will I condemn thee. Go, and now sin no more. <a href="/cpdv/john/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And she said, “No one, Lord.” Then Jesus said: “Neither will I condemn you. Go, and now do not choose to sin anymore.” <a href="/nabre/john/8.htm">New American Bible</a> She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, [and] from now on do not sin any more.”] <a href="/nrsvce/john/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> She said, “No one, sir.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now on do not sin again.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> did no henceforth, do not sin again. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But she said, “Not even one, LORD GOD”; and Yeshua said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on, sin no more.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> She said: No one, sir. Jesus said to her: Neither do I condemn you; go, and sin no more.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <a href="/haweis/john/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> She said, No man, Lord. Then said Jesus unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.<CM> <a href="/mace/john/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Lord, said she, no man, and Jesus said to her, neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. <a href="/wey/john/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "No one, Sir," she replied. "And *I* do not condemn you either," said Jesus; "go, and from this time do not sin any more." <a href="/worrell/john/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said to her, <FR>"Neither do I condemn you; go your way; henceforth sin no more."<Fr>] <a href="/worsley/john/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And she said, None, Lord. Then said Jesus unto her, <FR>Neither do I condemn thee, Go thy way and sin no more.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/8-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=2763" 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> …10Then Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?” 11<a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: Oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">“No one,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">she answered.</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: Oude (Adv) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">“Then neither</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">do I</a> <a href="/greek/2632.htm" title="2632: katakrinō (V-PIA-1S) -- To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence.">condemn</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,” </a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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."></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/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">declared.</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">“Now</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate."></a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">go</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/264.htm" title="264: hamartane (V-PMA-2S) -- Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin.">sin</a> <a href="/greek/3371.htm" title="3371: mēketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further.">no more.” </a> 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.”…<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="/luke/7-47.htm">Luke 7:47-50</a> 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?” ... <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="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1-2</a> 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. <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="/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="/matthew/18-21.htm">Matthew 18:21-22</a> 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! <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a> For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Galatians 5:1</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-11</a> 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. <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="/psalms/103-10.htm">Psalm 103:10-12</a> 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. <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18-19</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Ezekiel 18:21-23</a> 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?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn you: go, and sin no more.Neither.<a href="/john/8-15.htm">John 8:15</a> Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.<a href="/john/3-17.htm">John 3:17</a> For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.<a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a> 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.<a href="/john/5-14.htm">John 5:14</a> 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.<a href="/job/34-31.htm">Job 34:31</a> Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:<a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Proverbs 28:13</a> He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/8-10.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/john/8-10.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/john/7-46.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/john/5-37.htm">Either</a> <a href="/luke/22-69.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/john/8-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/7-3.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/john/8-10.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/john/8-7.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/john/6-68.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/john/8-9.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/7-46.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/12-48.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/john/8-16.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/john/17-26.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/john/19-10.htm">Either</a> <a href="/john/13-19.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/john/8-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/8-29.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/john/16-11.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/john/8-21.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/john/9-36.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/john/8-20.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/8-21.htm">Way</a> <a href="/john/18-23.htm">Wrong</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> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/john/8.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>No one, Lord The phrase "No one, Lord," is a profound acknowledgment of the absence of accusers and an implicit recognition of Jesus' authority. The Greek word for "Lord" here is "Κύριε" (Kyrie), which can mean "sir" or "master," but in this context, it reflects a deeper respect and recognition of Jesus' divine authority. This acknowledgment is significant as it shows the woman's understanding of Jesus' role not just as a teacher, but as one with authority over moral and spiritual matters.Then neither do I condemn you The word "condemn" in Greek is "κατακρίνω" (katakrino), which means to judge against or to pronounce guilty. Jesus' statement here is revolutionary, as it reflects His mission of grace and redemption rather than judgment. In the historical context, the Law of Moses prescribed severe punishment for adultery, yet Jesus offers mercy. This act of forgiveness is a powerful demonstration of the new covenant, where grace triumphs over the law. It highlights the transformative power of Jesus' ministry, emphasizing forgiveness and the opportunity for a new beginning.Jesus declared The use of the word "declared" indicates a formal and authoritative pronouncement. In the Greek, "εἶπεν" (eipen) is used, which means "said" or "spoke." This is not a casual conversation but a definitive statement from Jesus. It underscores His authority to forgive sins and His role as the ultimate judge. This declaration is a pivotal moment, showcasing Jesus' divine authority and His mission to bring salvation and not condemnation.Now go and sin no more The phrase "sin no more" is a call to repentance and transformation. The Greek word for "sin" is "ἁμαρτάνω" (hamartano), which means to miss the mark or to err. Jesus' instruction is not just a command but an invitation to a new way of life. It reflects the heart of the Gospel message: forgiveness is not a license to continue in sin, but a call to live a life that honors God. This directive is both compassionate and challenging, offering the woman a chance to start anew while also calling her to a higher standard of living. It encapsulates the essence of Christian discipleship—receiving grace and responding with a transformed life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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. <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm" title="And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your sins be forgiven you.">Matthew 9:2</a>; <a href="/luke/7-48.htm" title="And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven.">Luke 7:48</a>.) 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" (<a href="/john/3-17.htm" title="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</a>). 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. <a href="/john/5-14.htm" title="Afterward Jesus finds him in the temple, and said to him, Behold, you are made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come to you.">John 5:14</a>.) 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. <a href="/commentaries/john/8-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“No one, Οὐδείς (Oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. Lord,” κύριε (kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Then neither Οὐδὲ (Oude) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. condemn κατακρίνω (katakrinō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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. declared. 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. “Now ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. sin ἁμάρτανε (hamartane) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_264.htm">Strong's 264: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3371.htm">Strong's 3371: </a> No longer, no more. 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