Lexham English Bible

John 18:18-24 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

18. (Now the slaves and the officers were standing there, having made a charcoal fire because it was cold, and they were warming themselves. And Peter was also standing there with them and warming himself.)

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

20. Jesus replied to him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I always taught in the synagogue and in the temple courts where all the Jews assemble, and I have said nothing in secret.

21. Why are you asking me? Ask those who heard what I have said to them! Behold, these people know what I said.”

22. Now when he had said these things, one of the officers who was standing by gave a slap in the face to Jesus, saying, “Do you reply to the high priest in this way?”

23. Jesus replied to him, “If I have spoken wrongly, testify about what is wrong! But if I have spoken correctly, why do you strike me?”

24. Then Annas sent him, tied up, to Caiaphas the high priest.