John 18:23
Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
Cross-references
1 Peter 2:20–23
Parallel
In 1 Peter 2:20-23, Peter cites Christ's patient response to suffering as the model for believers — directly paralleling Jesus' restrained defense here.
1 Samuel 26:18
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 26:18, David's protest to Saul mirrors Jesus' question — both are innocent men unjustly treated by authorities.
2 Chronicles 18:23
Parallel
In 2 Chronicles 18:23, the prophet Micaiah is struck for speaking truth to a king — similar unjust treatment of a truthful spokesperson.