⁹ At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there.

¹⁵ They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.)

²⁰ If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.

²¹ They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother.^(A) We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress^(B) has come on us.”

²² Reuben replied, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy?^(C) But you wouldn’t listen! Now we must give an accounting^(D) for his blood.”^(E)

²² You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?^(A)

¹⁰ Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”

Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony

¹² When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am^(A) the light of the world.^(B) Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”^(C)

¹⁷ When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated,^(A) but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.