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## John 18:20-21 in Context (Verses 17–24 KJV)
 
 [17 ](/kjv/john/18/17) Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also *one* of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.
 
 [18 ](/kjv/john/18/18) And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.
 
 [19 ](/kjv/john/18/19) ¶ The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
 
 [20 ](/kjv/john/18/20) Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
 
 [21 ](/kjv/john/18/21) Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
 
 [22 ](/kjv/john/18/22) 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?
 
 [23 ](/kjv/john/18/23) Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
 
 [24 ](/kjv/john/18/24) Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
 
[John 17](/kjv/john/17) [John 19](/kjv/john/19)

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