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John 18:21
Why questionest thou me? question them who have heard, what I spake unto them. See! these, know what, I, said.
John 18:21 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
John 18:21 in other translations
Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.”
Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them. Behold, they know the things which I said.”
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In context
18 Now the servants and the officers were standing by, having made, a coal fire, because it was cold,—and were warming themselves; and Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.
19 The High-priest, therefore, questioned Jesus concerning his disciples, and concerning his teaching.
20 Jesus answered him—I, openly, have spoken, unto the world,—I, ever, taught, in synagogue, and in the temple, where all the Jews gather together; and, in secret, spake nothing:
21 Why questionest thou me? question them who have heard, what I spake unto them. See! these, know what, I, said.
22 And, when, these things, he had said, one of the officers who was standing by, gave a smart blow to Jesus, saying—Thus, answerest thou, the High-priest?
23 Jesus answered him—If, with abuse, I spake, bear witness of the abuse: but, if with respect, why, smitest thou me?
24 Annas therefore sent him forth, bound, unto Caiaphas the High-priest.
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