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19The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.The High Priest Questions Jesus Jn.18.19-24 (Jerusalem) | Mt.26.59-66 | Mk.14.55-64 | Lk.22.66-71
20Jesus answered him, "I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together; I have said nothing secretly.  
21Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me, what I said to them; they know what I said."  
22When he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, "Is that how you answer the high priest?"  
23Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken wrongly, bear witness to the wrong; but if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?"  
24Annas then sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.