They said, “If you are the Messiah, tell us.” He replied, “If I tell you, you will not believe,
John 18:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Why do you ask me? Ask those who heard what I said to them; they know what I said.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Why do you ask Me? Ask those who have heard [Me] what I said to them. See! They know what I said. American Standard Version (1901) Why askest thou me? ask them that have heard me, what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said. Common English Bible Why ask me? Ask those who heard what I told them. They know what I said.” Catholic Public Domain Version Why do you question me? Question those who heard what I said to them. Behold, they know these things that I have said." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Why asketh thou me? ask them who have heard what I have spoken unto them: behold they know what things I have said. |
They said, “If you are the Messiah, tell us.” He replied, “If I tell you, you will not believe,
Jesus answered, “I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret.
When he had said this, one of the police standing nearby struck Jesus on the face, saying, “Is that how you answer the high priest?”