John 19:10

Plain English Version

Pilate asked Jesus, “Why don’t you answer me? I have the power to let you go free, and I have the power to kill you.”

Cross References

John 18:39

You know, every year at your Passover time, I let one prisoner go free for you Jewish people. Do you want me to let this man, your big boss, go free?”

John 19:11

Jesus said, “Yes, but you only have power over me because God gave it to you. So the man that sent me here is more guilty than you are.”

John 19:9

He went back inside and asked Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus didn’t answer him.