ἀπόκρισις

Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.