Susanna 1:39

39 We saw them having sex, but we couldn't hold on to the man because he was stronger than we were. He opened the gates and ran away.

Susanna 1:39 In-Context

37 Then a young man, who had been hiding, came and lay with her.

38 We were in a corner of the garden, and when we saw this lawless act, we went running to them.

39 We saw them having sex, but we couldn't hold on to the man because he was stronger than we were. He opened the gates and ran away.

40 So we grabbed this woman and asked who the young man was,

41 but she wouldn't tell us. To this we swear." The assembly believed them because they were the people's elders and judges. So they sentenced Susanna to death.