Yohanes 14:11

14:11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me, but if you do not believe me, ¹  believe because of the miraculous deeds ²  themselves.

Yohanes 18:23

18:23 Jesus replied, ³  “If I have said something wrong, ⁴  confirm ⁵  what is wrong. ⁶  But if I spoke correctly, why strike me?”

[14:11]  ¹ tn The phrase “but if you do not believe me” contains an ellipsis; the Greek text reads Grk “but if not.” The ellipsis has been filled out (“but if [you do] not [believe me]…”) for the benefit of the modern English reader.

[14:11]  ² tn Grk “because of the works.”

[14:11]  sn In the context of a proof or basis for belief, Jesus is referring to the miraculous deeds (signs) he has performed in the presence of the disciples.

[18:23]  ³ tn Grk “Jesus answered him.”

[18:23]  ⁴ tn Or “something incorrect.”

[18:23]  ⁵ tn Grk “testify.”

[18:23]  ⁶ tn Or “incorrect.”