John 18:20

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Summary

Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

I spake

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John 7:4

Matthew 24:26

Acts 26:26

Bible References

I spake

But when the Festival was already half over, Jesus went up to the Temple and commenced teaching.

At break of day however He returned to the Temple, and there the people came to Him in crowds. He seated Himself;

and Jesus was walking in the Temple in Solomon's Portico,

Then Jesus travelled through all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom, and curing every kind of disease and infirmity among the people.

And Jesus continued His circuits through all the towns and the villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom, and curing every kind of disease and infirmity.

He entered the Temple; and while He was teaching, the High Priests and the Elders of the people came to Him and asked Him, "By what authority are you doing these things? and who gave you this authority?"

Then the High Priest tore his robes and exclaimed, "Impious language! What further need have we of witnesses! See, you have now heard the impiety.

And He proceeded to teach in their synagogues, winning praise from all.

Then Jesus entered the Temple and proceeded to drive out the dealers.

On one of those days while He was teaching the people in the Temple and proclaiming the Good News, the High Priests came upon Him, and the Scribes,

His habit at this time was to teach in the Temple by day, but to go out and spend the night on the Mount called the Oliveyard.

And in

For no one acts in secret, desiring all the while to be himself known publicly. Since you are doing these things, show yourself openly to the world."

If therefore they should say to you, 'See, He is in the Desert!' do not go out there: or 'See, He is indoors in the room!' do not believe it.

For the King, to whom I speak freely, knows about these matters. I am not to be persuaded that any detail of them has escaped his notice; for these things have not been done in a corner.