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John 18:21 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for John 18:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 18 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.”
John 18:21 (KJV)
Commentary on John 18:21
Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me—Jesus invokes proper judicial procedure: testimony must come from witnesses, not the accused. The Greek ἐπερώτας (eperōtas, 'keep asking') suggests repeated, badgering questions. His response, behold, they know what I said (ἴδε οὗτοι οἴδασιν, ide houtoi oidasin), appeals to thousands who heard Him teach publicly.This isn't evasion but legal precision. The Mishnah (later codification of oral law) forbade using an accused's testimony against himself. Jesus demanded legitimate witnesses—exposing that His accusers couldn't produce credible evidence becau...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 18:21
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“either in the synagogues”
“the elders”
“and found none.”
“If I tell you, you won't believe,,Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:,,,,,,,,”
“not with a mob”