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B. but Jesus remained silent 2. â?? John 8:6 â?º Parallel Verses New International Version They were using this question as a trap,in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. New Living Translation They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger. English Standard Version This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground.