Jesus’ firm commitment to speaking the truth. When questioned by the high priest about his disciples and his teachings, Jesus responds with confidence and boldness, stating that he has spoken openly to the world and has not kept his teachings a secret.
It reads in John 18:19-24 Easy: The high priest asked Jesus questions about his followers and what he taught them. Jesus answered, “I have always spoken openly to all people. I always taught in the synagogues and in the Temple area. All the Jews come together there. I never said anything in secret. So why do you question me? Ask the people who heard my teaching. They know what I said.” When Jesus said this, one of the guards standing there hit him. The guard said, “You should not talk to the high priest like that!” Jesus answered, “If I said something wrong, tell everyone here what was wrong. But if what I said is right, then why do you hit me?” So Annas sent Jesus to Caiaphas the high priest. He was still tied.