Chapter 8 in the Book of John begins with the story of a woman caught in adultery who is brought before Jesus by the scribes and Pharisees. Jesus does not condemn the woman but instead challenges her accusers to examine their own hearts. The chapter then goes on to include several teachings by Jesus, including the statement "I am the light of the world" and "Before Abraham was, I am." There are also confrontations between Jesus and the Jewish leaders, during which they accuse him of being possessed by a demon and attempt to stone him. The chapter ends with Jesus escaping their grasp and leaving the temple area.