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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/john/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/john/18.htm">New International Version</a> When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. &#8220Is this the way you answer the high priest?&#8221 he demanded. <a href="/nlt/john/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then one of the Temple guards standing nearby slapped Jesus across the face. “Is that the way to answer the high priest?” he demanded. <a href="/esv/john/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> When he had said these things, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, “Is that how you answer the high priest?” <a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?” <a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now of His having said these things, one of the officers standing by gave a blow with the palm to Jesus, having said, "Do You answer the high priest this way?" <a href="/kjv/john/18.htm">King James Bible</a> 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? <a href="/nkjv/john/18.htm">New King James Version</a> And when He had said these things, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, “Do You answer the high priest like that?” <a href="/nasb_/john/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when He said this, one of the officers, who was standing nearby, struck Jesus, saying, “Is that the way You answer the high priest?” <a href="/nasb/john/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> When He had said this, one of the officers standing nearby struck Jesus, saying, &#8220Is that the way You answer the high priest?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when He had said this, one of the officers standing by gave Jesus a blow, saying, “Is that the way You answer the high priest?” <a href="/lsb/john/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when He had said this, one of the officers standing nearby gave Jesus a slap, saying, “Is that the way You answer the high priest?” <a href="/amp/john/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when He said this, one of the officers who was standing nearby struck Jesus [in the face], saying, “Is that how You answer the high priest?” <a href="/csb/john/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When he had said these things, one of the officials standing by slapped Jesus, saying, “Is this the way you answer the high priest? ” <a href="/hcsb/john/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When He had said these things, one of the temple police standing by slapped Jesus, saying, &#8220Is this the way you answer the high priest?&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? <a href="/cev/john/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As soon as Jesus said this, one of the temple police hit him and said, "That's no way to talk to the high priest!" <a href="/erv/john/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he had said this, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? <a href="/gwt/john/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Jesus said this, one of the guards standing near Jesus slapped his face and said, "Is that how you answer the chief priest?" <a href="/gnt/john/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Jesus said this, one of the guards there slapped him and said, "How dare you talk like that to the High Priest!" <a href="/isv/john/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> When he said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Jesus on the face and demanded, "Is that any way to answer the high priest?" <a href="/msb/john/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, ?Is this how You answer the high priest?? <a href="/net/john/18.htm">NET Bible</a> When Jesus had said this, one of the high priest's officers who stood nearby struck him on the face and said, "Is that the way you answer the high priest?" <a href="/nheb/john/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, "Do you answer the high priest like that?" <a href="/wbt/john/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers who stood by, struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Upon His saying this, one of the officers standing by struck Him with his open hand, asking Him as he did so, "Is that the way you answer the High Priest?" <a href="/web/john/18.htm">World English Bible</a> When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, “Do you answer the high priest like that?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He having said these things, one of the officers standing by gave Jesus a slap, saying, “Thus do You answer the chief priest?” <a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now of His having said these things, one of the officers standing by gave a blow with the palm to Jesus, having said, "Do You answer the high priest this way?" <a href="/ylt/john/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he having said these things, one of the officers standing by did give Jesus a slap, saying, 'Thus dost thou answer the chief priest?' <a href="/slt/john/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he having said these things, one of the attendants standing by gave Jesus a blow with a rod, having said, Answerest thou the chief priest so?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he had said these things, one of the servants standing by, gave Jesus a blow, saying: Answerest thou the high priest so? <a href="/cpdv/john/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, when he had said this, one the attendants standing nearby struck Jesus, saying: “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” <a href="/nabre/john/18.htm">New American Bible</a> When he had said this, one of the temple guards standing there struck Jesus and said, “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” <a href="/nrsvce/john/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he had said this, one of the police standing nearby struck Jesus on the face, saying, “Is that how you answer the high priest?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as he said these things, one of the guards who stood by, struck Jesus on his cheek, and said to him, Is this how you answer the high priest? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he had said these things, one of the guards who was standing there struck Yeshua on the cheek and said to him, “Do you answer thus to The High Priest?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> When he had spoken thus, one of the attendants, who was standing by, struck Jesus with his open hand, saying: Do you answer the chief priest thus? <a href="/godbey/john/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He speaking these things, one of the officers standing by gave Jesus a slap, saying, Do you thus answer the high priest? <a href="/haweis/john/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> As he was thus speaking, one of the servants who stood by him gave Jesus a slap on the face, saying, Dost thou answer the high-priest in this fashion? <a href="/mace/john/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Upon his expressing himself thus, one of the officers there present, struck Jesus on the face, saying, answerest thou the high priest so? <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Upon His saying this, one of the officers standing by struck Him with his open hand, asking Him as he did so, "Is that the way you answer the High Priest?" <a href="/worrell/john/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when He had said this, one of the officers standing by gave Jesus a blow with a rod, saying, "Dost Thou answer the high priest thus!" <a href="/worsley/john/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And upon his saying these things, one of the officers that stood by struck Jesus, saying, Dost thou answer the high-priest thus? <a href="/parallel/john/18-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6412" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">Jesus Before the High Priest</a> …21Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.” 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipontos (V-APA-GMS) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">had said</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5257.htm" title="5257: hypēretōn (N-GMP) -- From hupo and a derivative of eresso; an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate.">officers</a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: parestēkōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">standing nearby</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give."></a> <a href="/greek/4475.htm" title="4475: rhapisma (N-ANS) -- A slap, blow on the cheek with the open hand. From rhapizo; a slap.">slapped Him in the face</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: Houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">“Is this how</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokrinē (V-PIM/P-2S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">You answer</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archierei (N-DMS) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">high priest?”</a> 23Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-67.htm">Matthew 26:67</a> Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">Mark 14:65</a> Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face. <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">Luke 22:63-64</a> The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. / They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Acts 23:2</a> At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. <a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Micah 5:1</a> Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel. <a href="/lamentations/3-30.htm">Lamentations 3:30</a> Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach. <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a> But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">1 Corinthians 4:12-13</a> We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; / when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world. <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a> Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. <a href="/proverbs/19-29.htm">Proverbs 19:29</a> Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. <a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29</a> Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answer you the high priest so?struck.<a href="/job/16-10.htm">Job 16:10</a> They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.<a href="/job/30-10.htm">Job 30:10-12</a> They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face… <a href="/isaiah/50-5.htm">Isaiah 50:5-7</a> The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back… the palm of his hand.<a href="/acts/23-4.htm">Acts 23:4,5</a> And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/3-8.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/john/11-44.htm">Face</a> <a href="/john/11-55.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/john/18-19.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/18-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/2-6.htm">Nearby</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/john/11-42.htm">Open</a> <a href="/john/12-13.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Police</a> <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/john/18-5.htm">Side</a> <a href="/matthew/26-67.htm">Slap</a> <a href="/matthew/26-67.htm">Slapped</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/john/18-10.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/john/18-8.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/18-23.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/john/18-24.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/john/19-3.htm">Face</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/john/18-24.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/18-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/19-26.htm">Nearby</a> <a href="/john/18-36.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Open</a> <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Police</a> <a href="/john/18-24.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/john/19-18.htm">Side</a> <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Slap</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm">Slapped</a> <a href="/john/18-25.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/john/18-25.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/john/19-3.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/john/19-40.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">John 18</div>1. <a href="/john/18-1.htm">Judas betrays Jesus.</a> 6. <a href="/john/18-6.htm">The officers fall to the ground.</a> 10. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">Peter cuts off Malchus' ear.</a> 12. <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.</a> 15. <a href="/john/18-15.htm">Peter's denial.</a> 19. <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Jesus examined before Caiaphas.</a> 25. <a href="/john/18-25.htm">Peter's second and third denial.</a> 28. <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Jesus arraigned before Pilate.</a> 36. <a href="/john/18-36.htm">His kingdom.</a> 40. <a href="/john/18-40.htm">The Jews prefer Barabbas.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Jesus had said this This phrase refers to Jesus' response to the high priest during His trial. Jesus had been questioned about His teachings and disciples, and He replied by emphasizing that He had spoken openly to the world. This highlights Jesus' transparency and the public nature of His ministry, contrasting with the secretive and unjust proceedings of His trial. This moment fulfills the prophecy of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, who would be oppressed and afflicted yet remain silent before His accusers.one of the officers standing nearby The officer mentioned here was likely a member of the temple guard, responsible for maintaining order in the temple and its proceedings. This setting underscores the religious authority's involvement in Jesus' arrest and trial. The presence of such officers indicates the seriousness with which the Jewish leaders were treating this situation, as they sought to maintain control and authority over religious matters.slapped Him in the face This act of violence against Jesus is significant, as it demonstrates the hostility and disrespect He faced from those in authority. In the cultural context of the time, a slap was a severe insult, symbolizing rejection and dishonor. This moment foreshadows the physical suffering Jesus would endure and fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a>, where the servant of the Lord offers His back to those who strike Him.and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?” The officer's question reflects the perceived breach of protocol and respect towards the high priest. In Jewish culture, the high priest held a position of great authority and respect, and any perceived disrespect was taken seriously. This question also highlights the misunderstanding of Jesus' true identity and authority. While the officer defends the high priest's honor, he fails to recognize Jesus as the true High Priest, as described in <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>, who mediates between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who is being questioned by the high priest. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_officer.htm">The Officer</a> A servant or guard of the high priest who physically assaults Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest.htm">The High Priest</a> The Jewish religious leader presiding over the questioning of Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a> This event takes place during Jesus' trial before the Jewish authorities, specifically in the courtyard of the high priest.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/response_to_injustice.htm">Response to Injustice</a> Jesus' calm and composed response to being struck teaches us about maintaining dignity and composure in the face of injustice. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> This event is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering, reinforcing the divine plan and Jesus' role as the suffering servant. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a> While Jesus respects the position of the high priest, He also challenges the misuse of authority, teaching us to discern and address wrongful actions by those in power. <a href="/topical/n/non-retaliation.htm">Non-Retaliation</a> Jesus' non-retaliatory response is a model for Christians to follow, emphasizing forgiveness and peace over revenge. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_suffering.htm">Witnessing Through Suffering</a> Jesus' endurance of suffering without sinning serves as a powerful witness to His divine nature and mission, encouraging believers to witness through their own trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 18</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_trials.htm">What were the key events in Jesus' trials?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_psalms_foreshadow_jesus.htm">How do Psalms foreshadow Jesus Christ's life and mission?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'turn_the_other_cheek'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of "turn the other cheek"?</a> <a href="/q/why_omit_jesus_healing_the_ear_in_john.htm">John 18:10 - Why does this Gospel describe Peter cutting off the servant's ear yet omit any mention of Jesus healing him, which appears in another Gospel account (Luke 22:51)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) With the palm of his hand.--The Greek word occurs again in the New Testament only in <a href="/john/19-3.htm" title="And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.">John 19:3</a>, and <a href="/mark/14-65.htm" title="And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say to him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.">Mark 14:65</a> (see Note there, and on <a href="/matthew/26-67.htm" title="Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,">Matthew 26:67</a>). It is uncertain whether it means here a blow with the hand or, as the margin renders it, "with a rod." The word originally means a stroke with a rod, but in classical usage it acquired also the meaning of a slap in the face, or box on the ear, and the corresponding verb is certainly used in this sense in <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm" title="But I say to you, That you resist not evil: but whoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.">Matthew 5:39</a>. We may gather from <a href="/acts/23-2.htm" title="And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.">Acts 23:2</a> that a blow on the face was a customary punishment for a supposed offence against the dignity of the high priest; but in that case it was ordered by the high priest himself, and the fact that it was here done without authority by one of the attendants confirms the opinion that this was not a legal trial before the judicial authority.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - And when he had said these things, one of the officers standing by, anxious to win with his officious zeal the approval of his master, gave Jesus a ῤάπισμα. (Meyer says it cannot be settled whether this word means a stroke with a rod (as Godet, Bengel) or a blow on the cheek or ear, which was the current punishment for a word supposed to be insolent; but δέρεις of Ver. 23, which means "to flay," implies a more severe punishment than a blow on the face with the hand.) This is the beginning of the coarse and terrible mockery which was the lot of the sublime Sufferer through the remaining hours of the awful day which is now dawning on him. Saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? <a href="/commentaries/john/18-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. had said εἰπόντος (eipontos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. [this], Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. officers ὑπηρετῶν (hypēretōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5257.htm">Strong's 5257: </a> From hupo and a derivative of eresso; an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate. standing nearby παρεστηκὼς (parestēkōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. slapped [Him] in the face ῥάπισμα (rhapisma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4475.htm">Strong's 4475: </a> A slap, blow on the cheek with the open hand. From rhapizo; a slap. [and] said, εἰπών (eipōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “{Is} this how Οὕτως (Houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). You answer ἀποκρίνῃ (apokrinē) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. high priest?” ἀρχιερεῖ (archierei) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. 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