John 7:53–8:11 — "The Woman Caught in Adultery"

Whether the Pericope Adulterae (the story of the woman caught in adultery), absent from early manuscripts, is considered an authentic part of John's Gospel.

Overall consensus69/100

Reformed Baptist Churches (1689 London Baptist Confession)

Reformed Baptist Churches (1689 London Baptist Confession)

Evangelical

Nuanced

John 7:53-8:11 included with textual evidence noted

Reformed Baptists include John 7:53-8:11 canonically recognizing manuscript evidence suggests passage not in original. Modern critical editions bracket passage or place in footnote.\n\nPassage not rejected but textual history acknowledged. Reformed Baptist preaching notes manuscript evidence while using passage to illustrate biblical themes of repentance forgiveness and mercy. Approach respects both findings and canonical status.

Scripture References

Sources

  • 1689 London Baptist Confession Chapter 1
  • Bruce Metzger Textual Commentary