Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you beat me?”
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- KJV Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
- BSB Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”
- NKJV Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but if well, why do you strike Me?”
- NASB Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken wrongly, testify of the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me?”
- NLT Jesus replied, “If I said anything wrong, you must prove it. But if I’m speaking the truth, why are you beating me?”
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- 1 Pet 2:20–23For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
- Matt 5:39But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
- 2 Cor 10:1Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.
- Acts 23:2–5The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.
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