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John 18:23 Cross-References
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“Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?”
John 18:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 18:23
If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil (μαρτύρησον περὶ τοῦ κακοῦ, martyrēson peri tou kakou)—Jesus demands evidence, not violence. The term κακοῦ (kakou, 'evil, wrong') challenges them to specify His offense. But if well, why smitest thou me? (τί με δέρεις, ti me dereis, 'why do you beat me?')—the present tense verb suggests continued striking.This isn't mere self-defense but prophetic witness: Christ will not be silenced by brutality. His question echoes Job's protests against unjust suffering while fulfilling the Suffering Servant's mission (Isaiah 53:7). Even under assault, He mai...
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Cross-References for John 18:23
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“when you sin”
“myself”
“don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek”
“Ananias”