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

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

^{9 Ref} He entered into the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.

^{10 Ref} 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?"

^{11 Ref} Jesus 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."

^{12 Ref} At 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!"