Key Verse Spotlight
John 18:21 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.”
John 18:21
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? {with...: or, with a rod}
Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
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