jesus wasn't without sin...?

Question

jesus said, "let he who is without sin cast the first stone." since jesus did not throw a stone, doesn't this mean he wasn't without sin?

Answer 1

Maybe there wasn't one handy at the time.

Answer 2

No. This means that Jesus did not feel it was right to stone the man to death.

To throw the stone would have been a sinful act. One sin does not cleanse another.

Whether or not Jesus was without sin is an interesting point of debate, but this is not proof on favor that Jesus had sin. If anything, it is evidence that Jesus recognized the sinfulness of stoning a man to death. As this would be a sinful act, he chose not to participate.

Answer 3

Jesus was not being asked to throw a stone. He was asked what the law was and He gave the correct answer. Jesus knew that some of the laws were not in keeping with God's will and as God Jesus made that point.

Answer 4

Jesus wasn't including Himself in that statement. Jesus was completely without sin, and the only one righteous enough to judge that. He was speaking to those who were going to stone the woman. Before they got there, Jesus was scribbling in the sand with His finger. My guess is that He was writing down the names of those men who were willing to stone the woman, probably because they were guilty of the same exact sin, and probably with her.

Answer 5

This verse is part of a larger story. This was not a question aimed at Himself but at the Pharisees who wished to stone an adultress. He had no intention of stoning this woman, but showed, through His example of her, that God desires repentence and forgiveness of sins, not death. She repented, gave up her sinful ways and became one of His followers.

Answer 6

No.
The Bible clearly states that Jesus was tempted just as we are but did not sin. He is the only one that ever lived that was without sin. He took our sin when He died on the cross.
Then He rose from the grave.

Answer 7

Jesus was talking to other people. He wasn't including himself in that statement.

Also, Jesus said to love your neighbors, and to love everyone as your self. Jesus also preached non-violence. So...if Jesus picked up a stone instead of forgiving that woman, he would've broken his own commandments.

Answer 8

IN ALL the history of mankind, only one person has lived his whole life without sinning. That is Jesus. Apart from Jesus, “there is no man that does not sin.” (1 Kings 8:46; Romans 3:23) For that reason, genuine Christians view Jesus as a perfect model to be imitated. Indeed, on Nisan 14, 33 C.E., shortly before his death, Jesus himself told his followers to imitate him. He said: “I set the pattern for you, that, just as I did to you, you should do also.” (John 13:15)

The most important reason why God’s Son came to earth was not to save mankind. Rather, it was to settle the slanderous issues raised by Satan with regard to Jehovah’s sovereignty. We can gain insight into this by reflecting on Israel’s annual Day of Atonement, when the typical high priest had to enter the Most Holy several times. The first entry was made with fragrant incense, which was poured upon an incense holder of burning coals. (Leviticus 16:12-16) This well represented what the antitypical High Priest was to do on earth before he ascended to heaven to appear before Jehovah with the value of his human sacrifice. (Hebrews 9:24) As indicated by the use of the incense, Jesus’ course of faithfulness was marked by sincere prayers, a burning zeal for pure worship, and a deep love for Jehovah. (Psalm 141:2; Mark 1:35; John 2:13-17; 12:27, 28; 14:30, 31; Hebrews 5:7) Jesus succeeded in keeping flawless integrity in the face of all the subtle temptation, ridicule, and vicious persecution heaped upon him by Satan and his agents.—Proverbs 27:11; Matthew 22:15-18; Mark 14:60-65; 15:16-32; Luke 4:13, 29; John 8:44, 59.

For vindicating Jehovah’s sovereignty, Jesus was rewarded with resurrection to immortal life in heaven. How grateful we should be to Jehovah for providing us with such an excellent High Priest! “Seeing, therefore, that we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold onto our confessing of him.” (Hebrews 4:14) Is it your earnest desire to follow Jesus’ example of integrity, regardless of what the Devil may do? If so, you can count on help, and you can succeed. That is because the very best of help is available. “We have as high priest, not one who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tested in all respects like ourselves, but without sin. Let us, therefore, approach with freeness of speech to the throne of undeserved kindness, that we may obtain mercy and find undeserved kindness for help at the right time.”—Hebrews 4:15, 16; 5:7-10; Philippians 4:13; 1 John 2:1, 2.

Answer 9

No. If you read the rest of the verse and place it in context, Jesus had forgiven the woman of her sins. He was , however pointing out that her accusers weren't really any different than she was and they all needed forgiveness!

Answer 10

He wasn't going to throw a stone in the first place. thats not who He is.

Answer 11

Jesus was the only one that could have thrown the stone and he decided to forgive her.