JOHN 18:22 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“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?”
When he said this, one of the police standing nearby struck Jesus on the face, saying, 'Is this how you answer the high priest?' — The officer's blow represents both institutional violence and personal affront—an official striking the accused for disrespectful tone. The officer's question implies that Jesus' deference fails. Yet John presents no Synoptic buffeting narrative; this single blow stands alone, emphasizing the casual brutality of Jewish justice. Jesus does not reciprocate with violence or curse.
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