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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

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Adventist & Restorationist

Nuanced

John 7:53-8:11 in canon; textual scholars note not original

SDA includes John 7:53-8:11 canonically. However Adventist scholars recognize passage not in most ancient manuscripts and likely later addition. Treated as Scripture.\n\nAdventist use of passage not central to unique doctrine. Passages witness to repentance forgiveness and rejection of judgmental attitude affirmed. Approach acknowledges textual complexity maintaining canonical status.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
  • Ellen G. White on Mercy
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