John 18:22-23 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying… The narrative shows — I. HOW RELIGION IS OPPOSED. 1. With inveterate prejudice. 2. With licentious violence. 3. With hypocritical pretences. II. HOW IT IS TO BE MAINTAINED. 1. With undaunted firmness. 2. With unruffled patience. From the whole learn — (1) What to expect. (2) How to act. (C. Simeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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? |
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