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Berean Standard Bible

“Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?””

John 18:23

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Before the high priest, Jesus is struck by an official after answering a question about his teaching. Jesus responds calmly to the blow.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Jesus said in answer, If I have said anything evil, give witness to the evil: but if I said what is true, why do you give me blows?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Jesus answered him, 'If I spake ill, testify concerning the ill; and if well, why me do you smite?'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Respondióle Jesús: Si he hablado mal, da testimonio del mal: y si bien, ¿por qué me hieres?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Jesús respondió:―Si he dicho algo malo, dime qué fue. Pero si lo que dije está bien, ¿por qué me pegas?

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