John 18:21
Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.”
In context
18 It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.
19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.
20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. 21 Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.”
22 When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded.
23 “If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?”
24 Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
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- KJV King James Version
— John 18:21 in the KJV
Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
- ESV English Standard Version
— John 18:21 in the ESV
Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said.”