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John 19:10

World English Bible

Pilate therefore said to him, “Aren’t you speaking to me? Don’t you know that I have power to release you and have power to crucify you?”

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John 19:10 in other translations

Pilate therefore saith unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to release thee, and have power to crucify thee?

John 19:10 · American Standard Version

John 19:10 in context

  1. 8When therefore Pilate heard this saying, he was more afraid.
  2. 9He entered into the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.
  3. 10Pilate therefore said to him, “Aren’t you speaking to me? Don’t you know that I have power to release you and have power to crucify you?”
  4. 11Jesus answered, “You would have no power at all against me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me to you has greater sin.”
  5. 12At this, Pilate was seeking to release him, but the Jews cried out, saying, “If you release this man, you aren’t Caesar’s friend! Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar!”