John 18:19-23

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? ”

Cross References

• 1. 18:19 For ver. 19-24, [Matt. 26:59-68; Mark 14:55-65; Luke 22:63-71]
• 2. 18:20 ch. 7:26; [Matt. 26:55]
• 3. 18:20 [ch. 8:26]
• 4. 18:20 Isa. 45:19; 48:16; [ch. 7:4]
• 5. 18:22 [Acts 23:4]