John 18:21-23

Contemporary English Version

²¹Why are you questioning me? Why don't you ask the people who heard me? They know what I have said.”

²²As soon as Jesus said this, one of the temple police hit him and said, “That's no way to talk to the high priest!”

²³Jesus answered, “If I have done something wrong, say so. But if not, why did you hit me?”

John 18:21-23

New International Version

²¹Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.”

²²When Jesus said this, one of the officials^(A) nearby slapped him in the face.^(B) “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded.

²³“If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?”^(C)

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