John 18:19-24

The High Priest Questions Jesus

19 1The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.
20 Jesus answered him, "I have spoken 2openly 3to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. 4I have said nothing in secret.
21 Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said."
22 When he had said these things, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, 5"Is that how you answer the high priest?"
23 Jesus answered him, "If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong; but if what I said is right, why do you strike me?"
24 6Annas then sent him bound to 7Caiaphas the high priest.

Cross References 7

  • 1. For ver. 19-24, [Matthew 26:59-68; Mark 14:55-65; Luke 22:63-71]
  • 2. John 7:26; [Matthew 26:55]
  • 3. [John 8:26]
  • 4. Isaiah 45:19; Isaiah 48:16; [John 7:4]
  • 5. [Acts 23:4]
  • 6. ver. 13
  • 7. ver. 13
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