John 18:22 web — When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, "Do you answer the high pri…

World English Bible

"When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, "Do you answer the high priest like that?""

— John 18:22, World English Bible

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John 18 — Context

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The high priest therefore asked Jesus about his disciples, and about his teaching.

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Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.

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Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them. Behold, these know the things which I said."

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When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, "Do you answer the high priest like that?"

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Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you beat me?"

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Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas, the high priest.

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Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him, "You aren't also one of his disciples, are you?" He denied it, and said, "I am not."

John 18:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 18:22 say?
John 18:22 in the World English Bible reads: “When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, "Do you answer the high priest like that?"”
Where is John 18:22 in the Bible?
John 18:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 22.
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 18:22.
What translation should I read John 18:22 in?
John 18:22 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 18:22?
John 18:22 reads (WEB): “When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, "Do you answer the high priest like that?"” 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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