John 18:13-24

English Standard Version

¹³First they ^(A)led him to ^(B)Annas, for he was the father-in-law of ^(C)Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. ¹⁴It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews ^(D)that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people.

Peter Denies Jesus

¹⁵^(E)Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, ¹⁶^(F)but Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who kept watch at the door, and brought Peter in. ¹⁷^(G)The servant girl at the door said to Peter, “You also are not one of this man's disciples, are you?” He said, “I am not.” ¹⁸Now the servants^[a] and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. ^(H)Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.

The High Priest Questions Jesus

¹⁹^(I)The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. ²⁰Jesus answered him, “I have spoken ^(J)openly ^(K)to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. ^(L)I have said nothing in secret. ²¹Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said.” ²²When he had said these things, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, ^(M)“Is that how you answer the high priest?” ²³Jesus answered him, “If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong; but if what I said is right, why do you strike me?” ²⁴^(N)Annas then sent him bound to ^(O)Caiaphas the high priest.