Susanna 1:39

39 and caught them in the act. We tried to hold on to the man, but he was too strong for us. He ran and opened the gates and got away,

Susanna 1:39 In-Context

37 Then a young man who had been hiding in the gardens came to her, and they lay down together.

38 We were in a corner of the gardens, and when we saw what was happening, we ran over

39 and caught them in the act. We tried to hold on to the man, but he was too strong for us. He ran and opened the gates and got away,

40 but we were able to hold the woman. We asked her who the man was, but she refused to tell us. We swear that our testimony is true."

41 Because the two men were not only leaders in the community but also judges, the people believed their story and condemned Susanna to death.