John 8:7

New English Translation

When they persisted in asking him, he stood up straight and replied, “Whoever among you is guiltless may be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Cross References

Proverbs 12:18

Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

Jeremiah 23:29

My message is like a fire that purges dross! It is like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces! I, the Lord, so affirm it!

John 7:46

The officers replied, “No one ever spoke like this man!”

John 8:10

Jesus stood up straight and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?”

John 8:8

Then he bent over again and wrote on the ground.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.

Revelation 1:16

He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp double-edged sword extended out of his mouth. His face shone like the sun shining at full strength.

Revelation 19:15

From his mouth extends a sharp sword, so that with it he can strike the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod, and he stomps the winepress of the furious wrath of God, the All-Powerful.

Revelation 2:16

Therefore, repent! If not, I will come against you quickly and make war against those people with the sword of my mouth.