John 18:19-24 ▼

19 Then the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his own teaching.

20 Jesus answered him, |I have spoken publicly to the world. I have always taught in the synagogue or in the Temple, where all Jews meet together, and I have said nothing in secret.

21 Why do you question me? Question those who heard what I said. These are the people who know what I said.|

22 When he said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Jesus on the face and demanded, |Is that any way to answer the high priest?|

23 Jesus answered him, |If I have said anything wrong, tell me what it was. But if I have told the truth, why do you hit me?|

24 Then Annas sent him, with his hands tied, to Caiaphas the high priest.