John 18:20

Translations

Modern

“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I always taught in the synagogue and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and I spoke nothing in secret.

Latin

Respondit ei Jesus: Ego palam locutus sum mundo: ego semper docui in synagoga, et in templo, quo omnes Judæi conveniunt, et in occulto locutus sum nihil.

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English

“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.

Notes

John 18:20–21

Jesus's direct response reminded Annas that everything was public knowledge. This exposed the priest's attempt to follow Roman practice.

John 18:1–40

Jesus finished speaking his final words to his disciples in the upper room (13:31–17:26). Jesus then left the city and went to a garden east of Jerusalem to pray. There, authorities arrested him and took him back into the city for questioning by the Jewish religious leaders. The important "hour" Jesus often mentioned throughout the Gospel had arrived (see 2:4; see also study note on 12:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Annas and Caiaphas

Events

Related verses

John 7:26
Yet here He is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Have the rulers truly recognized that this is the Christ?
Isaiah 48:16
Come near to Me and listen to this: From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; from the time it happened, I was there.” And now the Lord GOD has sent me, accompanied by His Spirit.
Matthew 4:23
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
Luke 21:37
Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.
Matthew 26:55
At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.
Isaiah 45:19
I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.
Matthew 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.
John 7:4
For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.”
Luke 4:15
He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.
John 7:28
Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “You know Me, and you know where I am from. I have not come of My own accord, but He who sent Me is true. You do not know Him,
Matthew 26:65
At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.
Luke 19:45–47
Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there.

Parallels

Matthew 26:57–68 Mark 14:53–65 Luke 22:66–71

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Annas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Passion Procurator Synagogue

Topics

Being a Mason Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Freemasons Jerusalem: Christ: Preached In Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Tried by the Council (In Jerusalem) Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Put on Trial and Condemn Jesus Prisoners: Jesus Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded In Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Teaches In

John 18:20

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