John 18:23
“Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?”
What does John 18:23 mean?
John 18:23 (KJV) – Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? In John 18:23, Jesus is standing before the High Priest, Caiaphas, who is questioning Him about His teachings and followers. Jesus’ response in this verse…
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In the poignant moment captured in John 18:23, we hear the voice of our Savior, Jesus Christ, when He is confronted by the high priest. The verse reads: “Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?” These words echo…
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Heavenly Father, As I humbly come before You today, my heart is filled with a profound sense of reverence and earnestness. I take a moment to reflect on the poignant words of our Lord found in the Gospel of John, chapter 18, verse 23: "Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil…
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