John 1:22

1:22 Then they said to him, “Who are you? Tell us so that we can give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”

John 8:5

8:5 In the law Moses commanded us to stone to death such women. What then do you say?”

John 16:29

16:29 His disciples said, “Look, now you are speaking plainly and not in obscure figures of speech!

John 18:34

18:34 Jesus replied, “Are you saying this on your own initiative, or have others told you about me?”

tn The words “Tell us” are not in the Greek but are implied.

sn An allusion to Lev 20:10 and Deut 22:22-24.

sn The accusers themselves subtly misrepresented the law. The Mosaic law stated that in the case of adultery, both the man and woman must be put to death (Lev 20:10, Deut 22:22), but they mentioned only such women.

tn Or “openly.”

tn Or “not in parables.” or “not in metaphors.”

tn Grk “Jesus answered.”

tn Grk “saying this from yourself.”