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ESVJesus answered him, "If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong; but if what I said is right, why do you strike me?"
NIV"If I said something wrong," Jesus replied, "testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?"
NASBJesus answered him, 'If I have spoken wrongly, testify of the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me?'
CSB"If I have spoken wrongly," Jesus answered him, "give evidence about the wrong; but if rightly, why do you hit me?"
NLTJesus replied, 'If I said anything wrong, you must prove it. But if I’m speaking the truth, why are you beating me?'
KJVJesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
NKJVJesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but if well, why do you strike Me?”
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Nobody likes to have their sin exposed (John 3:19–20). Responses usually include rage against the person who points out the wrongdoing (Proverbs 9:8; 29:9). Power tends to make people arrogant; this leads some authority figures to expect a worshipful attitude from others. That Jesus did not shrink in the face of the high priest, but dared to challenge his actions, was enough to inspire a hateful response.
Jesus has been improperly accused, without evidence, and ordered to explain Himself (John 18:19). His initial response was to declare the hypocrisy of His accusers, who already knew exactly what He was teaching (John 18:20). He also challenged them to provide evidence of wrongdoing (John 18:21). Someone nearby lost their temper and slapped Him (John 18:22).
The remark made here reiterates that Jesus' accusers have no evidence against Him. If they did, they would have been able to "bear witness about the wrong." Simply defending Himself by pointing out that there is no evidence is not worthy of assault. If there was reason to say He was guilty, it would have been given—lashing out in violence is simply more proof that the accusers have no rational case against Jesus.
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