John 18:22

And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 18:22

BSB

When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, "Is this how You answer the high priest?"

AKJV

And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answer you the high priest so?

CPDV

Then, when he had said this, one the attendants standing nearby struck Jesus, saying: "Is this the way you answer the high priest?"

ERV

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

NHEB

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?"

SMT

And he having said these things, one of the attendants standing by gave Jesus a blow with a rod, having said, Answerest thou the chief priest so?

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 18:22

AndG1161ConjunctionwhenheG846 hadG2036 thusG5023 spokenG2036 oneG1520oftheofficersG5257Noun MasculinewhichstoodbyG3936Verb struckG4475Noun Neuter JesusG2424Noun MasculinewiththepalmofhishandG4475Noun Neuter sayingG2036AnswerestthouG611VerbthehighpriestG749Noun Masculine soG3779Adverb

Commentary for John 18:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 18:22

Summary

Officer strikes Jesus for disrespect

Event

Officer strikes Jesus

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD