There is a fundamental obstacle, I mean, in the way of any attempt to dislodge this portion of the sacred narrative from the context in which it stands, which they seem to have overlooked.

I proceed to explain.
Sufficient prominence has never yet been given to the fact that in the present discussion the burden of proof rests entirely with those who challenge the genuineness of the Pericope under review.

In other words, the question before us is not by any means,--Shall these Twelve Verses be admitted--or, Must they be refused admission--into the Sacred Text?
That point has been settled long, long ago.

St.John's Twelve verses are in possession.

Let those eject them who can.