John 8:6
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King James Version (modern wording)
This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
John 8:6 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And this they said, trying him, that they might have whereof to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.
John 8:6 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger.
John 8:6 (BSB)
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What does John 8:6 say?
John 8:6 in modern King James wording reads: "This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not."
Where is John 8:6 found in the Bible?
John 8:6 is verse 6 of chapter 8 of the book of John, in the New Testament. John has 21 chapters.
Which translations of John 8:6 can I read here?
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