John 8 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

In this chapter we have, I. Christ's evading the snare which the Jews laid for him, in bringing to him a woman taken in adultery, ver. 1-11. II. Divers discourses or conferences of his with the Jews that cavilled at him, and sought occasion against him, and made every thing he said a matter of controversy. 1. Concerning his being the light of the world, ver. 12-20. 2. Concerning the ruin of the unbelieving Jews, ver. 21-30. 3. Concerning liberty and bondage, ver. 31-37. 4. Concerning his Father and their father, ver. 38-47. 5. Here is his discourse in answer to their blasphemous reproaches, ver. 48-50. 6. Concerning the immortality of believers, ver. 51-59. And in all this he endured the contradiction of sinners against himself.

The Woman Taken in Adultery.

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Read today's devotional Save my progress

More for John 8

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

John 8 — OverviewJohn 8 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeJohn 8:1, Christ delivers the woman taken in adultery; John 8:12, He declares himself the light of the world, and justifies his doctrine; John 8:31, promises freedom to those who believe; John 8:33, answers the Jews…John 8 — OverviewJohn 8 · Little Bible — for children and parentsJesus teaches in the temple amid accusation and conflict. He shows mercy to an accused woman, calls himself the light of the world, promises freedom through truth, confronts sin and falsehood, and declares that he…John 8:1-11John 8:1-11 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThough Christ was basely abused in the foregoing chapter, both by the rulers and by the people, yet here we have him still at Jerusalem, still in the temple. How often would he have gathered them! Observe, I. His…John 8:1John 8:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryBut Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. This resort of our Lord is not elsewhere referred to in John's Gospel, although it was mentioned by St. Luke (Luke 21:37; Luke 22:39) as the scene of the Lord's retirement during…John 8:1-11John 8:1-11 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe woman caught in adultery. This narrative, if not inspired Scripture, bears all the traces of a genuine tradition. I. THE PLOT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES. They brought to Jesus a woman caught in the act of…John 8:1-11John 8:1-11 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe accusers condemned and the accused absolved. Whatever view be taken of the genuineness of this passage of the Gospel, there can be little doubt as to the authenticity of the narrative, and no doubt as to the…

devotionThe Light That Must Not Go OutThe showbread was always fresh. Don't live on last month's provision.DiscipleDeck devotionConsecrated and LedToday, instead of planning your entire route, practice following one step at a time. He didn't give them a map. He gave them a pillar. Follow the presence.DiscipleDeck devotionThe Cancel ButtonGrace is the refusal to throw a rock you are legally entitled to throw. The world loves Cancel Culture, but Jesus calls us to Counsel Culture. Don't join the mob. Drop the rockDiscipleDeck sermonChristian PerfectionSermon 40 Christian Perfection “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect.” Phil. 3:12. 1. There is scarce any expression in Holy...John Wesley sermonRespectable SinThe Jewish Background The imagery of this denunciation would appeal powerfully to a Jewish audience.George H. Morrison sermonHolding OnThe Ploughman: A Symbol of the Person Who Holds On Holding to things doggedly was one of the controlling thoughts of Jesus.George H. Morrison sermonThere Are Things We Cannot HearNo One Could Complain That They Could Not Hear I should think that when these words were spoken they must have caused a great deal of perplexity.George H. Morrison sermonThe Eternal SonUnto us a child is born--Isa 9:6 The Joy of Christmas At Christmas, in common with all Christendom, our thoughts gladly journey towards Bethlehem.George H. Morrison