John 18:23

Jesus responded to him, If I spoke wickedly, witness concerning the wickedness: but if beautifully, why do you smite me?

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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 He speaking these things, one of the officers standing by gave Jesus a slap, saying, Do you thus answer the high priest?

24Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:39But I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smites thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also:

2 Corinthians 10:1But I Paul exhort you through the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who before your face am indeed humble among you, but being absent am bold towards 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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