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John 18:22

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And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

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John 18:22 in other translations

When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, “Do you answer the high priest like that?”

John 18:22 · World English Bible

John 18:22 in context

  1. 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.
  2. 21Why askest thou me? ask them that have heard me, what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said.
  3. 22And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?
  4. 23Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
  5. 24Annas therefore sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.