John 8:11

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

Cross-references

John 8:15 Parallel

John 8:15 states Jesus judges no one — His non-condemnation in verse 11 is a direct application of that principle.

John 5:14 Parallel

John 5:14 records Jesus telling the healed man 'sin no more' — the exact same command given to the woman here.

John 3:17 Parallel

John 3:17 declares Jesus came not to condemn but to save — His refusal to condemn the woman fulfills that mission.

Revelation 2:22 pronounces judgment on unrepentant adulterers — opposite of the mercy shown in John 8:11.

Deuteronomy 16:18 commands righteous judgment by human judges — Jesus instead extends mercy, contrasting human legalism with divine grace.

Revelation 2:21 describes a woman given time to repent who refuses — contrast with the adulteress who repents.

2 Peter 3:15 says the Lord's patience means salvation — the woman is given time to repent and turn from sin.

1 Timothy 1:16 highlights Christ's perfect patience as an example — Jesus' patience with the woman displays this.

1 Timothy 1:15 states Christ came to save sinners — Jesus' forgiveness of the adulteress exemplifies this mission.

Romans 5:21 Parallel

Romans 5:21 describes grace reigning through righteousness — the woman receives grace that leads to holy living.

Romans 5:20 Parallel

Romans 5:20 shows grace abounding where sin increased — Jesus' non-condemnation embodies this principle.

Romans 2:4 Parallel

Romans 2:4 teaches that God's kindness leads to repentance — Jesus' kindness here is meant to lead her to repentance.

Luke 15:32 Parallel

Luke 15:32 rejoices that the dead son has come to life — this woman was dead in sin, now given life.

Luke 15:10 Parallel

Luke 15:10 similarly rejoices over a repentant sinner — the woman's change causes heavenly joy.

Luke 15:7 Parallel

Luke 15:7 celebrates joy in heaven over one repentant sinner — this woman's forgiveness brings that joy.

Luke 12:14 Parallel

Luke 12:14 has Jesus explicitly denying the role of judge, echoing His 'neither do I condemn you' here.

Luke 9:56 Parallel

Luke 9:56 states Jesus came to save, not destroy — directly supporting His refusal to condemn the woman here.

Luke 5:32 Parallel

Luke 5:32 states Jesus came to call sinners to repentance — He does exactly that with her.

Ezekiel 18:30-32 declares God desires repentance, not death — Jesus embodies that by telling her to sin no more.

Isaiah 1:16-18 calls Israel to cease evil and promises scarlet sins become white — mirroring Jesus' 'go and sin no more' mercy.

Proverbs 28:13 promises mercy to those who confess and forsake sin — directly matching Jesus' forgiveness and command here.

1 Corinthians 15:34 commands to stop sinning — the same call given to the woman after forgiveness.

1 John 2:1 Parallel

In 1 John 2:1, the same Jesus who says 'sin no more' is our advocate when we sin, combining grace with the call to holiness.

Psalm 85:8 Parallel

Psalm 85:8 promises God speaks peace to his people but warns against turning back to folly — mirrors 'go and sin no more'.

Luke 13:3 Parallel

Luke 13:3 warns that without repentance all perish — Jesus' command to sin no more implies that same necessity.

Romans 13:4 Contrast

Romans 13:4 warns that rulers punish evil — contrasting Jesus' mercy here, though both expect behavior change.