^{7 Ref} And the Jews made answer, We have a law, and by that law it is right for him to be put to death because he said he was the Son of God.

^{8 Ref} When this saying came to Pilate's ears his fear became greater;

^{9 Ref} And he went again into the Praetorium and said to Jesus, Where do you come from? But Jesus gave him no answer.

^{10 Ref} Then Pilate said to him, You say nothing to me? is it not clear to you that I have power to let you go free and power to put you to death on the cross?

^{11 Ref} Jesus gave this answer: You would have no power at all over me if it was not given to you by God; so that he who gave me up to you has the greater sin.

^{12 Ref} Hearing this, Pilate had a desire to let him go free, but the Jews said in a loud voice, If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's friend: everyone who makes himself a king goes against Caesar.