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The High-priest, therefore, questioned Jesus concerning his disciples, and concerning his teaching.

Jesus answered him - I, openly, have spoken, unto the world, - I, ever, taught, in synagogue, and in the temple, where all the Jews gather together; and, in secret, spake nothing:

Why questionest thou me? question them who have heard, what I spake unto them. See! these, know what, I, said.

And, when, these things, he had said, one of the officers who was standing by, gave a smart blow to Jesus, saying - Thus, answerest thou, the High-priest?

Jesus answered him - If, with abuse, I spake, bear witness of the abuse: but, if with respect, why, smitest thou me?

Annas therefore sent him forth, bound, unto Caiaphas the High-priest.