John 18:21

World English Bible

Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them. Behold, they know the things which I said.”

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John 18:21 in other translations

Why askest thou me? ask them that have heard me, what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said.

John 18:21 · American Standard Version

John 18:21 in context

  1. 19The high priest therefore asked Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching.
  2. 20Jesus 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.
  3. 21Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them. Behold, they know the things which I said.”
  4. 22When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, “Do you answer the high priest like that?”
  5. 23Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you beat me?”