John 18:19-24 - Jesus Before Annas

19 The high priest therefore asked Jesus about his disciples, and about his teaching.

20 Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jewish people come together. I said nothing in secret. 21 Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard what I spoke to them; surely they know what I said."

22 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?"

23 Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you beat me?"

24 Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas, the high priest.


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