John 8:59

Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 8:59

BSB
At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.
AKJV
Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the middle of them, and so passed by.
CPDV
Therefore, they took up stones to cast at him. But Jesus hid himself, and he departed from the temple.
ERV
They took up stones therefore to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple.
NHEB
Therefore they took up stones to throw at him, but Jesus was concealed, and went out of the temple.
SMT
Then lifted up they stones that they might cast upon him: and Jesus was hid, and he went forth out of the temple, having passed through the midst of them, and so he passed by.

Commentary for John 8:59

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Overview of John 8:59
Summary
Jesus escapes attempted stoning in temple
Place
Jerusalem Temple
Event
Jesus evades mob violence
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative