John 18:20

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Jesus answered him, “I have spoken publicly to the world; I always taught in the synagogues and in the Temple, where all the Jews assemble. I have never said anything in secret.

Cross References

Matthew 24:26

Therefore, if people say to you, ‘Look, he [i.e., Christ. See verse 23] is in the desert,’ do not go out there. [Or if they say], ‘Look, he is in an inside room,’ do not believe him.

Matthew 26:55

[Then] Jesus said to the crowds at that very time, “Have you come out to arrest me with swords and clubs as [you would apprehend] a thief? I sat everyday teaching in the Temple, and you did not [come to] take me.

Matthew 26:65

Then the head priest tore at his clothing [i.e., as an expression of frustration], saying, “He has spoken against God [i.e., by claiming Deity for Himself]. What additional need do we have for witnesses? Look, you [yourselves] have now heard him speaking against God.

Matthew 4:23

Jesus went all over Galilee teaching in the [Jewish] synagogues and preaching the good news of the [coming, see verse 17] kingdom, and healing all kinds of disease and sickness among the people.

Matthew 9:35

Jesus traveled throughout all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the [coming] kingdom and healing all kinds of diseases and illnesses.

Mark 8:32

And He spoke about this freely. But Peter took Jesus aside and began rebuking Him [i.e., for saying such things].

Luke 21:37

Now Jesus was teaching in the Temple every day, and He went out and lodged on the hill called Olivet every night [Note: Possibly this meant He lodged in a house in Bethany, which was situated on the side of this hill].

Luke 4:15

And He was honored by everyone [as] He taught in their [Jewish] synagogues.

John 18:21

Why are you asking me? Ask the people who have heard me about what I said to them. Look, these people know what I said.”

John 6:59

Jesus said these things in the synagogue as He taught in Capernaum.

John 7:14

But when the Festival was about half over, Jesus went up into the Temple and began teaching.

John 7:26

And look, he is speaking openly and they are not saying anything to him [about it]. Can it be that the [Jewish] authorities know that he really is the Messiah [i.e., the Christ, God’s specially chosen one]?

John 7:28

As Jesus was teaching in the Temple, He spoke out, and said, “You people [think you] know who I am and where I come from. I have not come on my own authority, but God, who sent me, is true and you do not know Him.

John 7:4

For no one does things secretly if he wants to become known publicly. Since you are doing such things, show yourself to the world.”

John 8:2

Then early [the next] morning Jesus went into the Temple again. All the people gathered around Him and He sat down and began teaching them.

John 8:26

I have many things to say about you and [many] judgments to pass on you. However, God, who sent me, is truthful and I am telling the world [only] the things I have heard from Him.”

Acts 26:26

I can speak boldly of these things because the King knows [they are true]. And I am convinced that none of these things are hidden from you, for none of them have been done in a corner [i.e., secretly].