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John 19:10

American Standard Version

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?

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John 19:10 in other translations

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?”

John 19:10 · World English Bible

John 19:10 in context

  1. 8When Pilate therefore heard this saying, he was the more afraid;
  2. 9and he entered into the Prætorium again, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
  3. 10Pilate 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?
  4. 11Jesus 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.
  5. 12Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Cæsar’s friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar.