John 18:23
Jesus replied,“If I have said something wrong, confirm what is wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why strike me?”
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Referenced Verses
- Matt 5:39 : 39 But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
- Acts 23:2-5 : 2 At that the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul 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, and in violation of the law you order me to be struck?” 4 Those standing near him said,“Do you dare insult God’s high priest?” 5 Paul replied,“I did not realize, brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written,‘You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.’”
- 2 Cor 10:1 : 1 Paul’s Authority from the Lord Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ(I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!)–
- 1 Pet 2:20-23 : 20 For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God. 21 For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.
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- John 18:21-222 verses88%
21 Why do you ask me? Ask those who heard what I said. They know what I said.”
22 When Jesus had said this, one of the high priest’s officers who stood nearby struck him on the face and said,“Is that the way you answer the high priest?”
- Matt 26:67-682 verses77%
67 Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists. And some slapped him,
68 saying,“Prophesy for us, you Christ! Who hit you?”
- Luke 22:63-642 verses77%
63 Now the men who were holding Jesus under guard began to mock him and beat him.
64 They blindfolded him and asked him repeatedly,“Prophesy! Who hit you?”
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3 They came up to him again and again and said,“Hail, king of the Jews!” And they struck him repeatedly in the face.
- John 18:34-352 verses76%
34 Jesus replied,“Are you saying this on your own initiative, or have others told you about me?”
35 Pilate answered,“I am not a Jew, am I? Your own people and your chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?”
- Mark 14:47-482 verses75%
47 One of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his ear.
48 Jesus said to them,“Have you come with swords and clubs to arrest me like you would an outlaw?
- Matt 26:62-632 verses74%
62 So the high priest stood up and said to him,“Have you no answer? What is this that they are testifying against you?”
63 But Jesus was silent. 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 14:60-612 verses74%
60 Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus,“Have you no answer? What is this that they are testifying against you?”
61 But he was silent and did not answer. Again the high priest questioned him,“Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”
- Luke 22:49-524 verses74%
49 When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said,“Lord, should we use our swords?”
50 Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his right ear.
51 But Jesus said,“Enough of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders who had come out to get him,“Have you come out with swords and clubs like you would against an outlaw?
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65 Then some began to spit on him, and to blindfold him, and to strike him with their fists, saying,“Prophesy!” The guards also took him and beat him.
- Matt 26:50-512 verses73%
50 Jesus said to him,“Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and took hold of Jesus and arrested him.
51 But one of those with Jesus grabbed his sword, drew it out, and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his ear.
- Acts 23:2-43 verses73%
2 At that the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul 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, and in violation of the law you order me to be struck?”
4 Those standing near him said,“Do you dare insult God’s high priest?”
- Mark 15:2-43 verses73%
2 So Pilate asked him,“Are you the king of the Jews?” He replied,“You say so.”
3 Then the chief priests began to accuse him repeatedly.
4 So Pilate asked him again,“Have you nothing to say? See how many charges they are bringing against you!”
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39 But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
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24 Then Annas sent him, still tied up, to Caiaphas the high priest.
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30 They replied,“If this man were not a criminal, we would not have handed him over to you.”
- John 19:9-113 verses71%
9 and he went back into the governor’s residence and said to Jesus,“Where do you come from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.
10 So Pilate said,“Do you refuse to speak to me? Don’t you know I have the authority to release you, and to crucify you?”
11 Jesus replied,“You would have no authority over me at all, unless it was given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”
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13 Then Pilate said to him,“Don’t you hear how many charges they are bringing against you?”
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23 He asked,“Why? What wrong has he done?” But they shouted more insistently,“Crucify him!”
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11 Jesus and Pilate Then Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him,“Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said,“You say so.”
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46 Who among you can prove me guilty of any sin? If I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me?
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5 They replied,“Jesus the Nazarene.” He told them,“I am he.”(Now Judas, the one who betrayed him, was standing there with them.)
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22 A third time he said to them,“Why? What wrong has he done? I have found him guilty of no crime deserving death. I will therefore flog him and release him.”
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19 Jesus Questioned by Annas While this was happening, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching.
- John 18:10-112 verses70%
10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his right ear.(Now the slave’s name was Malchus.)
11 But Jesus said to Peter,“Put your sword back into its sheath! Am I not to drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
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55 At that moment Jesus said to the crowd,“Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me like you would an outlaw? Day after day I sat teaching in the temple courts, yet you did not arrest me.
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3 So Pilate asked Jesus,“Are you the king of the Jews?” He replied,“You say so.”
- John 18:7-82 verses70%
7 Then Jesus asked them again,“Who are you looking for?” And they said,“Jesus the Nazarene.”
8 Jesus replied,“I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, let these men go.”
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37 Then Pilate said,“So you are a king!” Jesus replied,“You say that I am a king. For this reason 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.”
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20 Or these men here should tell what crime they found me guilty of when I stood before the council,
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35 You will say,“They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink.”