John 18:21 kjva — Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said."

— John 18:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 18 — Context

18

And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.

19

The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.

20

Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

21

Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.

22

And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

23

Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

24

Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

John 18:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 18:21 say?
John 18:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.”
Where is John 18:21 in the Bible?
John 18:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 21.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 18:21.
What translation should I read John 18:21 in?
John 18:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 18:21?
John 18:21 reads (KJVA): “Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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