John 18:22
The Scripture
(22) 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?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In John 18 the chief priests and soldiers seize Jesus and bring him before Pilate, who interrogates him about his claims. Jesus responds with a statement about being forsaken by God, and Pilate declares him innocent, while the crowd demands his execution. The chapter ends with Jesus' arrest and the sealing of his tomb, emphasizing the seriousness of the trial and the fulfillment of prophecy.
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