John 18:23

Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 18:23

BSB
Jesus replied, "If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?"
AKJV
Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smite you me?
CPDV
Jesus answered him: "If I have spoken wrongly, offer testimony about the wrong. But if I have spoken correctly, then why do you strike me?"
ERV
Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
NHEB
Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you beat me?"
SMT
Jesus answered him, If I spake badly, testify of evil: and if well, why strikest thou me?

Commentary for John 18:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 18:23
Summary
Jesus challenges attacker to justify violence
Event
Jesus questions officer's violence
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching