World English Bible
John 18:22
“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?”
Verse in context — John 18
20
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.
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Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them. Behold, these know the things which I said.
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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?
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Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you beat me?
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Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas, the high priest.
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