John 18:21

So why are you questioning me? Ask the people who heard me what I told them. They know what I said.”

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In The King James Version

Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.

In Context

20“I've spoken openly to everyone,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in the synagogues and in the Temple where all the Jewish people meet. I haven't said anything in secret.

22When he said this, one of the guards standing nearby slapped Jesus, saying, “Is that any way to speak to the high priest?”

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Cross References

Matthew 26:59The chief priests and the whole council were trying to find some false evidence against Jesus so they could put him to death.

Luke 22:67“If you really are the Messiah, then tell us,” they said. “Even if I were to tell you, you wouldn't believe me,” Jesus replied.

Acts 24:18That's what they found me doing in the Temple—completing the ceremony of purification. There was no crowd and no disturbance.

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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