John 18:23

Jesus answered him, “If I spoke wrongly, testify about the wrong, but if rightly, why do you hit me?”

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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

22When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing there struck Jesus and said, “Is that how you answer the high priest?”

24Then Annas sent him tied up to Caiaphas the high priest.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:39But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil. Instead, whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

2 Corinthians 10:1I, Paul, myself appeal to you, by the humility and gentleness of Christ. I am meek when I am in your presence, but I am bold toward you when I am away.

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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