John 19:10-12

Modern English Version

¹⁰ Pilate said to Him, “Are You not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have power to release You, and power to crucify You?”

¹¹ Jesus answered, “You would have no power at all over Me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who handed Me over to you has the greater sin.”

¹² From then on, Pilate tried to release Him. But the Jews cried out, “If you release this Man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar!”