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From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • The woman caught in adultery

    Pericope 217 recounts the episode of the woman caught in adultery (John 8.1-11), in which Pharisees set a trap for Jesus by bringing him a woman caught in the very act. Jesus foils the trap with his famous saying inviting the one who is without sin to cast the first stone, then forgives the woman. This account, whose textual authenticity is debated, illustrates the union of divine justice and mercy, and reveals Jesus' unique authority to justify.

    John 8.7 (King James Version) :
    So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
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  • Casting the stone

    The article deals with the biblical episode in which Jesus confronts the accusers of an adulterous woman, teaching forgiveness rather than judgment. Jesus declares that only the one who is without sin may cast the first stone, an answer that scatters the accusers. This account highlights Jesus’ compassion and his role as Savior, advocating forgiveness and redemption rather than condemnation.

    Luke 19.10 (King James Version) :
    For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
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