John 18:20

American Standard Version

Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.

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John 18:20 in other translations

Jesus answered him, “I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.

John 18:20 · World English Bible

John 18:20 in context

  1. 18Now the servants and the officers were standing there, having made a fire of coals; for it was cold; and they were warming themselves: and Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.
  2. 19The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his teaching.
  3. 20Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.
  4. 21Why askest thou me? ask them that have heard me, what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said.
  5. 22And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?