John 18:22

Translations

Modern

When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?”

Traditional

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?

Literal

Now on His having said these things, one of the officers standing by gave a slap to Jesus, having said, “Do You answer the high priest thus?”

Latin

Hæc autem cum dixisset, unus assistens ministrorum dedit alapam Jesu, dicens: Sic respondes pontifici?

Interlinear

Greek

English

When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?”

Notes

John 18:22–23

When Jesus reminded Annas about the correct legal procedure, one of the temple guards thought he was being disrespectful. The guard slapped Jesus.

However, Jesus knew the law well and spoke truthfully. There were no witnesses accusing him, and no evidence was presented against him.

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

Isaiah 50:5–7
The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.
John 19:3
And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
Matthew 26:67–68
Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him
Mark 14:65
Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.
Luke 22:63–64
The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him.
Acts 23:2–5
At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.
Micah 5:1
Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.
Job 16:10
They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me.
Jeremiah 20:2
…he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.
Job 30:10–12
They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face.
John 18:3
So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

Parallels

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Courts of Justice: The Accused: Sometimes Treated with Insult Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Persecution of Jesus Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Put on Trial and Condemn Jesus Prisoners: Jesus

John 18:22

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