^{7 Ref} The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by that law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

^{8 Ref} When Pilate therefore heard this saying, he was the more afraid;

^{9 Ref} and he entered into the Praetorium again, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

^{10 Ref} 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?

^{11 Ref} Jesus answered him, Thou wouldest have no power against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath greater sin.

^{12 Ref} Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.