John 18:23

Jesus replied to him, If I have spoken in an improper manner, bear witness of the evil deed: but if properly, why strikest thou me?

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

22As he was thus speaking, one of the servants who stood by him gave Jesus a slap on the face, saying, Dost thou answer the high-priest in this fashion?

24Now Annas had sent him bound to Caiaphas the high-priest.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:39but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.

2 Corinthians 10:1NOW I Paul myself exhort you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who, when present, am indeed lowly 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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