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- John
- Chapter 18
- Verse 23
John 18:23
“Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Jesus answered him,.... For the high priest took no notice of him, nor any of the sanhedrim, though the action was so…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Spoken evil - In my answer to the high priest. If there was any disrespect to the office, and lack of regard for the law…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 18:13-27
We have here an account of Christ's arraignment before the high priest, and some circumstances that occurred therein…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
If I have spoken Rather (as at the end of Joh 18:20-21), If I spake (comp. Joh 13:14; Joh 15:16). This seems to shew…
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