John 18:21

Jesus before the High Priest

20“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.21Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.”

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Berean Standard Bible
Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.”
American Standard Version (1901)
Why askest thou me? ask them that have heard me, what I spake unto them: behold, these know the things which I said.
Bible in Basic English
Why are you questioning me? put questions to my hearers about what I have said to them: they have knowledge of what I said.
Free Bible Version
So why are you questioning me? Ask the people who heard me what I told them. They know what I said.”
Geneva Bible 1599
Why askest thou mee? aske them which heard mee what I sayde vnto them: beholde, they knowe what I sayd.
King James (Authorized) Version
Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
One Unity Resource Bible
Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them. Behold, these know the things which I said.”
Plain English Version
So why are you asking me all these questions? You should ask the people that listened to me. They know the things I said.”
Translation for Translators
So ◄why are you asking me questions like this illegally?/you should not be asking me questions like this illegally!► [RHQ] Ask the people who heard what I taught! They certainly know what I said!”
Unlocked Literal Bible
Why did you ask me? Ask those who have heard me about what I said. Look, these people know what I said.”
Noah Webster Bible
Why dost thou ask me? ask them who heard me, what I have said to them: behold, they know what I have said.
World English Bible
Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them. Behold, they know the things which I said.”
Young's Literal Translation
why me dost thou question? question those having heard what I spake to them; lo, these have known what I said.'