^{19 Ref} The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his teaching.

^{20 Ref} Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.

^{21 Ref} Why askest thou me? Ask them that have heard `me', what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said.

^{22 Ref} And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

^{23 Ref} Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

^{24 Ref} Annas therefore sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.