John 18:22-23
22. struck Jesus with the palm . . . Answerest Thou the high priest so—(See Isa 50:6; and compare Ac 23:2). (Also see on Mr 14:54.)
23. If I have spoken, &c.—"if I spoke" evil, in reply to the high priest. (Also see on Mr 14:54.)
if well—He does not say "If not" evil, as if His reply were merely unobjectionable: "well" seems to challenge more than this as due to His remonstrance This shows that Mt 5:39 is not to be taken to the letter.
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