John 18:19-24

Contemporary English Version

Jesus Is Questioned by the High Priest

(Matthew 26.59-66; Mark 14.55-64; Luke 22.66-71)

¹⁹ The high priest questioned Jesus about his followers and his teaching. ²⁰ But Jesus told him, “I have spoken freely in front of everyone. And I have always taught in our synagogues and in the temple, where all of our people come together. I have not said anything in secret. ²¹ Why are you questioning me? Why don't you ask the people who heard me? They know what I have said.”

²² As soon as Jesus said this, one of the temple police hit him and said, “That's no way to talk to the high priest!”

²³ Jesus answered, “If I have done something wrong, say so. But if not, why did you hit me?” ²⁴ Jesus was still tied up, and Annas sent him to Caiaphas the high priest.