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

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.

In 1 Samuel 26:18, David's protest to Saul mirrors Jesus' question — both are innocent men unjustly treated by authorities.

In 2 Chronicles 18:23, the prophet Micaiah is struck for speaking truth to a king — similar unjust treatment of a truthful spokesperson.