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John 18

John 18:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
answered
apokrinomai (Greek #611)
to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare 06030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
KJV usage: answer.
Pronounce: ap-ok-ree'-nom-ahee
Origin: from 575 and κρίνω
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, I
ego (Greek #1473)
a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic)
KJV usage: I, me. For the other cases and the plural see 1691, 1698, 1700, 2248, 2249, 2254, 2257, etc.
Pronounce: eg-o'
spake
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
w openly
parrhesia (Greek #3954)
all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
KJV usage: bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness).
Pronounce: par-rhay-see'-ah
Origin: from 3956 and a derivative of 4483
to the world
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kosmos (Greek #2889)
orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
KJV usage: adorning, world.
Pronounce: kos'-mos
Origin: probably from the base of 2865
; I
ego (Greek #1473)
a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic)
KJV usage: I, me. For the other cases and the plural see 1691, 1698, 1700, 2248, 2249, 2254, 2257, etc.
Pronounce: eg-o'
ever
pantote (Greek #3842)
every when, i.e. at all times
KJV usage: alway(-s), ever(-more).
Pronounce: pan'-tot-eh
Origin: from 3956 and 3753
taught
didasko (Greek #1321)
to teach (in the same broad application)
KJV usage: teach.
Pronounce: did-as'-ko
Origin: a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb δάω (to learn)
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the synagogue
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
sunagoge (Greek #4864)
an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
KJV usage: assembly, congregation, synagogue.
Pronounce: soon-ag-o-gay'
Origin: from (the reduplicated form of) 4863
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the temple
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hieron (Greek #2411)
a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas 3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
KJV usage: temple.
Pronounce: hee-er-on'
Origin: neuter of 2413
, whither
hopou (Greek #3699)
what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
KJV usage: in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
Pronounce: hop'-oo
Origin: from 3739 and 4225
the Jews
Ioudaios (Greek #2453)
Judaean, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
KJV usage: Jew(-ess), of Judaea.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'-yos
Origin: from 2448 (in the sense of 2455 as a country)
always
pantote (Greek #3842)
every when, i.e. at all times
KJV usage: alway(-s), ever(-more).
Pronounce: pan'-tot-eh
Origin: from 3956 and 3753
resort
sunerchomai (Greek #4905)
to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
KJV usage: accompany, assemble (with), come (together), come (company, go) with, resort.
Pronounce: soon-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4862 and 2064
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
y in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
secret
kruptos (Greek #2927)
concealed, i.e. private
KJV usage: hid(-den), inward(-ly), secret.
Pronounce: kroop-tos'
Origin: from 2928
have I said
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
nothing
oudeis (Greek #3762)
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
KJV usage: any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.
Pronounce: oo-dice'
Origin: οὐδεμία (oo-dem-ee'-ah), and neuter οὐδέν (oo-den') from 3761 and 1520
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John 7:14,26,28• 14Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.
 26But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?
 28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. (John 7:14,26,28)
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John 8:2• 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. (John 8:2)
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Luke 4:15• 15And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. (Luke 4:15)
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Acts 26:26• 26For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. (Acts 26:26)

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Jew,
Synagogue,
The Lord Jesus,
The Temple,
The World

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Ministry on This Verse

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I spake.
John 7:14,26,28• 14Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.
 26But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?
 28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. (John 7:14,26,28)
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John 8:2• 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. (John 8:2)
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John 10:23‑39• 23And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.
 24Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.
 25Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
 26But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
 27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
 28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
 29My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
 30I and my Father are one.
 31Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
 32Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
 33The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
 34Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
 35If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
 36Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?
 37If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
 38But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.
 39Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand, (John 10:23‑39)
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Psa. 22:22• 22I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. (Psa. 22:22)
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Psa. 40:9• 9I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest. (Psa. 40:9)
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Matt. 4:23• 23And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. (Matt. 4:23)
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Matt. 9:35• 35And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. (Matt. 9:35)
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Matt. 21:23‑27• 23And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
 24And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
 25The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
 26But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
 27And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. (Matt. 21:23‑27)
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Matt. 26:65• 65Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. (Matt. 26:65)
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Luke 4:15• 15And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. (Luke 4:15)
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Luke 19:45‑47• 45And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;
 46Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
 47And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, (Luke 19:45‑47)
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Luke 20:1‑8• 1And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,
 2And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
 3And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:
 4The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
 5And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?
 6But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
 7And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
 8And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. (Luke 20:1‑8)
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Luke 21:37• 37And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. (Luke 21:37)
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John 7:4• 4For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, show thyself to the world. (John 7:4)
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Isa. 45:19• 19I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the Lord speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. (Isa. 45:19)
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Isa. 48:16• 16Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord God, and his Spirit, hath sent me. (Isa. 48:16)
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Matt. 24:26• 26Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. (Matt. 24:26)
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Acts 26:26• 26For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. (Acts 26:26)
• Everyone had already heard that which He taught. He challenges the authority which pursues the inquiry, not officially, but peacefully and morally. (“John 18” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Jesus answered him, I spoke openly to the world; I taught always in the synagogue and in the temple, where all the Jews come together, and in secret I have spoken nothing.

W. Kelly Translation

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Jesus answered, I have openly spoken in the world, I always taught in [thea] synagogue and in the temple, where allb the Jews assemble, and in secret I spoke nothing:

WK Translation Notes

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The article, added in T. R., with many, is omitted by the best and most. "In synagogue" without the article, for there were many; "in the temple" with the article, for there was but one.
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"Always", the more common reading, is inferior to "all."