The High Priest Questions Jesus

19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in the synagogues and in the temple courts, where [fn]the Jews always assemble together. I have said nothing in secret. 21 Why do yoʋ question me? Question those who heard what I said to them. Behold, they know what I said.” 22 When Jesus said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped him and said, “Is that how yoʋ answer the high priest?” 23 Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken wrongly, testify as to what was wrong; but if I have spoken well, why are yoʋ hitting me?” 24 Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.