John 18:22

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

When Jesus said this, one of the guards standing there struck Him [in the face], saying, “Is that any way to talk to the head priest?”

Cross References

Mark 14:65

And some of them began to spit on Him, then to cover His face [with a blindfold] and hit Him [with their fists], saying, “Prophesy [i.e., tell who hit you].” And the officers in charge of Him also struck Him with their hands.

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 18:3

So, Judas took a detachment of [Roman] soldiers and some [Temple] guards sent from the leading priests and Pharisees, and carrying lanterns, torches and weapons, they went to the orchard.

John 19:3

Then they went [up] to Him and said, “Hey! King of the Jews!” and struck Him [in the face with their hands].