John 18:23

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Jesus replied, 'If I said something wrong, testify about what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why do you hit me?'

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  • Matt 5:39 : 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also.
  • Acts 23:2-5 : 2 But the high priest Ananias ordered those standing nearby to strike him on the mouth. 3 Then Paul said to him, 'God is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit there judging me according to the law, yet in violation of the law you order me to be struck?' 4 But those standing near said, 'Are you insulting God's high priest?' 5 Paul replied, 'I did not realize, brothers, that he is the high priest; for it is written: “You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.”'
  • 2 Cor 10:1 : 1 Now I, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who is humble when present among you but bold when absent.
  • 1 Pet 2:20-23 : 20 What credit is it if you sin and are beaten for it, and you endure? But if you do good and suffer for it, and you endure, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example to follow in His footsteps. 22 He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth. 23 When He was reviled, He did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten, but entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • John 18:21-22
    2 verses
    88%

    21'Why are you questioning me? Ask those who heard me speak about what I said to them. They know what I said.'

    22When Jesus said this, one of the officers standing nearby struck him with his hand, saying, 'Is this how you answer the high priest?'

  • Matt 26:67-68
    2 verses
    77%

    67Then they spat in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him,

    68mocking and saying, "Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit you?"

  • Luke 22:63-64
    2 verses
    77%

    63The men who were holding Jesus began mocking and beating him.

    64They blindfolded him, struck him in the face, and demanded, 'Prophesy! Who hit you?'

  • John 19:3
    76%

    3They kept saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and slapped him repeatedly.

  • John 18:34-35
    2 verses
    76%

    34Jesus answered, 'Is that your own idea, or did others talk to you about me?'

    35Pilate replied, 'Am I a Jew? Your own people and the chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?'

  • Mark 14:47-48
    2 verses
    75%

    47But one of those who stood nearby drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

    48Jesus said to them, "Have you come out with swords and clubs to capture me as if I were a robber?

  • Matt 26:62-63
    2 verses
    74%

    62Then the high priest stood up and said to Him, "Are You not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against You?"

    63But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, "I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God."

  • Mark 14:60-61
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    74%

    60Then the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, "Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?"

    61But he remained silent and gave no answer. Again, the high priest asked him, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?"

  • Luke 22:49-52
    4 verses
    74%

    49When those around Jesus saw what was about to happen, they said, "Lord, should we strike with our swords?"

    50And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

    51But Jesus responded, "No more of this!" And he touched the man's ear and healed him.

    52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, "Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs?

  • Mark 14:65
    74%

    65Then some began to spit on him. They blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, "Prophesy!" And the guards took him and beat him.

  • Matt 26:50-51
    2 verses
    73%

    50Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you came for." Then the men approached, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

    51Suddenly, one of those with Jesus reached for his sword, drew it, and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

  • Acts 23:2-4
    3 verses
    73%

    2But the high priest Ananias ordered those standing nearby to strike him on the mouth.

    3Then Paul said to him, 'God is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit there judging me according to the law, yet in violation of the law you order me to be struck?'

    4But those standing near said, 'Are you insulting God's high priest?'

  • Mark 15:2-4
    3 verses
    73%

    2Pilate questioned Him, 'Are You the King of the Jews?' Jesus replied, 'You say so.'

    3The chief priests accused Him of many things, but He did not respond.

    4So Pilate questioned Him again, 'Aren’t You going to answer anything? See how many charges they’re bringing against You.'

  • Matt 5:39
    72%

    39But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also.

  • John 18:24
    72%

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

  • John 18:30
    72%

    30They answered him, 'If he weren’t a criminal, we wouldn’t have handed him over to you.'

  • John 19:9-11
    3 verses
    71%

    9He went back into the governor's palace and asked Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.

    10Pilate said to him, "Are you not speaking to me? Do you not know that I have the authority to crucify you and the authority to release you?"

    11Jesus answered, "You would have no authority over me unless it had been given to you from above. Therefore, the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.

  • Matt 27:13
    71%

    13Then Pilate said to Him, 'Do you not hear how many charges they bring against You?'

  • Matt 27:23
    71%

    23But he said, 'Why? What evil has He done?' Yet they kept shouting all the more, 'Let Him be crucified!'

  • Matt 27:11
    71%

    11Meanwhile, Jesus stood before the governor. The governor questioned Him, saying, 'Are you the King of the Jews?' Jesus replied, 'You have said so.'

  • John 8:46
    71%

    46Who among you can convict me of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?

  • John 18:5
    71%

    5They answered him, 'Jesus the Nazarene.' Jesus said to them, 'I am he.' Judas, the one who betrayed him, was standing with them.

  • Luke 23:22
    71%

    22For the third time he asked them, 'Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no reason for a death sentence. Therefore, I will punish Him and release Him.'

  • John 18:19
    70%

    19The high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.

  • John 18:10-11
    2 verses
    70%

    10Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

    11But Jesus said to Peter, 'Put your sword back into its sheath! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?'

  • Matt 26:55
    70%

    55At that time, Jesus said to the crowd, "Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as if I were a robber? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.

  • Luke 23:3
    70%

    3So Pilate asked Him, 'Are You the King of the Jews?' Jesus answered, 'You say so.'

  • John 18:7-8
    2 verses
    70%

    7Jesus asked them again, 'Whom are you looking for?' And they said, 'Jesus the Nazarene.'

    8Jesus answered, 'I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, let these men go.'

  • John 18:37
    70%

    37'So you are a king, then?' said Pilate. Jesus answered, 'You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born, and for this reason I came into the world: to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.'

  • Acts 24:20
    70%

    20Or let these men here state what wrongdoing they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin.

  • Prov 23:35
    70%

    35'They struck me,' you will say, 'but I was not hurt; they beat me, but I did not feel it. When will I wake up so I can look for another drink?'