John 18:23

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you beat me?”
World English Bible (WEB)
Jesus{G2424} answered{G611}{(G5662)} him{G846}, If{G1487} I have spoken{G2980}{(G5656)} evil{G2560}, bear witness{G3140}{(G5657)} of{G4012} the evil{G2556}: but{G1161} if{G1487} well{G2573}, why{G5101} smitest{G1194}{(G5719)} thou me{G3165}?
Strong's King James
(23) Yeshua answered him, "If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil but if righteously-well, why strike Me?"
The F.O.G*
[23] Jesus replied with dignified logic: "If I said something wrong, point out what it was. But if I spoke truth, why did you strike Me?" His response demonstrated both wisdom and courage.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Jesus answered him, ‘If I spake ill, testify concerning the ill; and if well, why me dost thou smite?’
Young's Literal Translation

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