Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
This verse, "Judge not, that ye be not judged," contradicts John 8:4 by advising against judging others, while John 8:4 involves judgment of the woman caught in adultery.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Romans 2:1
Romans 2:1 warns against judging others because those who judge do similar things, contradicting John 8:4 where the woman is judged for her actions.
Romans 2:1: Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Contradiction with James 2:13
This verse states, "For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy," which contradicts the actions in John 8:4 where the accusers show no mercy to the woman.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Galatians 6:1
This verse encourages restoring someone in wrongdoing gently, contrasting with the harsh accusation found in John 8:4.
Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]
Contradiction with John 8:7
In the same chapter, Jesus says, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her," which contradicts the spirit of accusation in John 8:4 by highlighting the accusers' own sinfulness.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Paradox #1
The potential moral conflict in John 8:4 could arise from the question of justice versus mercy. On one hand, there's a demand for strict adherence to laws or rules, while on the other hand, there's an opportunity to show compassion and forgiveness. This contradiction highlights the challenge of balancing fairness with empathy in human behavior.