John 18:23

Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you strike Me?”

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

In Context

22And when He had said these things, one of the attendants who stood by slapped Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, “Is this how You answer the high priest?”

24Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest. 1 Peter Denies Jesus Again

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Cross References

Matthew 5:39But I say to you not to resist an evil person. But whoever shall slap you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, myself appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who face to face am lowly among you, but when I am away am bold toward you.

Matthew Henry on John 18:14-28

Christ before Annas and Caiaphas; The Fall of Peter; Christ Arraigned; Peter Again Denies Christ. 13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. 14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood… Read the whole commentary →

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