John 18:23
Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
Context
This verse from John Chapter 18 connects to 6 cross-references. The arrest in the garden where Judas brings soldiers and officials. Jesus steps forward identifying himself — 'I am he' — and the soldiers fall back. Peter cuts off Malchus's ear. Jesus is taken to Annas and then Caiaphas. Peter …
Other Translations
Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
Jesus answered him, `If I spake ill, testify concerning the ill; and if well, why me dost thou smite?'
Jesus said in answer, If I have said anything evil, give witness to the evil: but if I said what is true, why do you give me blows?
Cross References
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And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
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Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, …
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, …
Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that …