John 18:21

Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.

Cross-references

Matthew 26:59 shows the Sanhedrin seeking false witnesses, contrasting with Jesus' call for honest hearers here.

Matthew 26:60 notes that even false witnesses failed to agree, underscoring the weakness of their case against Jesus' open teaching.

Mark 14:55-59 expands on false witnesses contradicting each other, highlighting the injustice Jesus' invitation would expose.

Matthew 26:55 has Jesus state he taught publicly daily, reinforcing his invitation here to ask his listeners.

Luke 22:67 Parallel

Luke 22:67 shows Jesus refusing to answer the council because they won't believe, paralleling his refusal to engage dishonest inquiry here.

Acts 24:12 Parallel

Acts 24:12 has Paul appeal to his public conduct, similar to Jesus' call to ask those who heard him teach openly.

Acts 24:13 Parallel

Acts 24:13 has Paul say his accusers cannot prove charges, echoing Jesus' challenge that his hearers know his teaching.

Acts 24:18-20 shows Paul demanding accusers bring evidence, mirroring Jesus' request to ask those who heard him.