Joh 8:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : They continued, “In the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” (John 8:5; Leviticus 20:10 ; Deuteronomy 22:22 ). They were trying to trap Jesus, hoping he would contradict the law or show a lack of mercy.

‏ John 8:5

v. 5: They continued, “In the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” (John 8:5; Leviticus 20:10 ^a; Deuteronomy 22:22 ^b). They were trying to trap Jesus, hoping he would contradict the law or show a lack of mercy.