Which passage states that Jesus spoke openly to the world?

Which passage states that Jesus spoke openly to the world?

• A. Matthew 4:4
• B. John 18:20
• C. Acts 5:31
• D. Psalm 119:142

Answer: (B)

Jesus’ claim about speaking openly to the world is found in John 18:20. In that moment before the high priest, Jesus says, “I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in the synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together, and in secret I have said nothing.” This directly describes his public teaching to the broader audience, not private instruction. The other verses address different ideas: Matthew 4:4 speaks about living by every word from God, Psalm 119:142 praises the righteousness and truth of the law, and Acts 5:31 speaks of God exalted to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins—none of which express Jesus describing his public, open teaching to the world.

Jesus’ claim about speaking openly to the world is found in John 18:20. In that moment before the high priest, Jesus says, “I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in the synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together, and in secret I have said nothing.” This directly describes his public teaching to the broader audience, not private instruction.

The other verses address different ideas: Matthew 4:4 speaks about living by every word from God, Psalm 119:142 praises the righteousness and truth of the law, and Acts 5:31 speaks of God exalted to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins—none of which express Jesus describing his public, open teaching to the world.