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Do you not know that I have authority to release you and authority to crucify you?” <a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?” <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore Pilate says to Him, "Do You not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?" <a href="/kjv/john/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? <a href="/nkjv/john/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Pilate said to Him, “Are You not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have power to crucify You, and power to release You?” <a href="/nasb_/john/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Pilate said to Him, “Are you not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?” <a href="/nasb/john/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Pilate said to Him, &#8220You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Pilate therefore said to Him, “You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?” <a href="/lsb/john/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Pilate said to Him, “You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?” <a href="/amp/john/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Pilate said to Him, “You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?” <a href="/csb/john/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Pilate said to him, “Do you refuse to speak to me? Don’t you know that I have the authority to release you and the authority to crucify you? ” <a href="/hcsb/john/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Pilate said to Him, &#8220You&#8217re not talking to me? Don&#8217t You know that I have the authority to release You and the authority to crucify You?&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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? <a href="/cev/john/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Why won't you answer my question?" Pilate asked. "Don't you know I have the power to let you go free or to nail you to a cross?" <a href="/erv/john/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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? <a href="/gwt/john/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Pilate said to Jesus, "Aren't you going to answer me? Don't you know that I have the authority to free you or to crucify you?" <a href="/gnt/john/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Pilate said to him, "You will not speak to me? Remember, I have the authority to set you free and also to have you crucified." <a href="/isv/john/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Pilate asked him, "Aren't you going to speak to me? You realize, don't you, that I have the authority to release you and the authority to crucify you?" <a href="/msb/john/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Pilate said to Him, ?Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to crucify You and authority to release You?? <a href="/net/john/19.htm">NET Bible</a> So Pilate said, "Do you refuse to speak to me? Don't you know I have the authority to release you, and to crucify you?" <a href="/nheb/john/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Pilate therefore said to him, "Are you not speaking to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and have power to crucify you?" <a href="/wbt/john/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then saith Pilate to him, Speakest thou not to me? knowest thou not, that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Do you refuse to speak even to me?" asked Pilate; "do you not know that I have it in my power either to release you or to crucify you?" <a href="/web/john/19.htm">World English Bible</a> 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?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Pilate, therefore, says to Him, “Do You not speak to me? Have You not known that I have authority to crucify You, and I have authority to release You?” <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore Pilate says to Him, "Do You not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?" <a href="/ylt/john/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Pilate, therefore, saith to him, 'To me dost thou not speak? hast thou not known that I have authority to crucify thee, and I have authority to release thee?' <a href="/slt/john/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then says Pilate to him, Speakest thou not to me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to loose thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Pilate therefore saith to him: Speakest thou not to me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and I have power to release thee? <a href="/cpdv/john/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, Pilate said to him: “Will you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to crucify you, and I have authority to release you?” <a href="/nabre/john/19.htm">New American Bible</a> So Pilate said to him, “Do you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you and I have power to crucify you?” <a href="/nrsvce/john/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Pilate therefore said to him, “Do you refuse to speak to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and power to crucify you?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Pilate said to him, Will you not speak even to me? Do you not know that I have the authority to release you, and I have the authority to crucify you? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Pilate said to him, “Are you not speaking with me? Do you not know that I have power to release you and I have power to crucify you?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Pilate said to him: Do you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to crucify you, and authority to release you? <a href="/godbey/john/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Pilate says to Him, Do you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and I have power to crucify you? <a href="/haweis/john/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then saith Pilate to him, Dost thou not speak to me? dost thou not know that I have power to crucify thee, and that I have power to release thee? <a href="/mace/john/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then said Pilate to him, won't you give me an answer? don't you know that it is in my power to crucify you, or to release you? <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Do you refuse to speak even to me?" asked Pilate; "do you not know that I have it in my power either to release you or to crucify you?" <a href="/worrell/john/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Pilate, therefore, says to Him, "Dost Thou not speak to me? Knowest Thou not that I have authority to release Thee, and have authority to crucify Thee?" <a href="/worsley/john/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Pilate therefore saith unto Him, Dost thou not speak to me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? <a href="/parallel/john/19-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6678" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">The Soldiers Mock Jesus</a> …9and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. 10<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4091.htm" title="4091: Pilatos (N-NMS) -- Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.">Pilate</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Him,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: laleis (V-PIA-2S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">“Do You refuse to speak</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: Emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to me?</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidas (V-RIA-2S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">Do You not know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echō (V-PIA-1S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">I have</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousian (N-AFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apolysai (V-ANA) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">to release</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echō (V-PIA-1S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousian (N-AFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/4717.htm" title="4717: staurōsai (V-ANA) -- From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness.">to crucify</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You?”</a> 11Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-37</a> Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ... <a href="/matthew/27-11.htm">Matthew 27:11-14</a> Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” ... <a href="/mark/15-2.htm">Mark 15:2-5</a> So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. / Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!” ... <a href="/luke/23-3.htm">Luke 23:3-4</a> So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.” <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27-28</a> In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a> Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. <a href="/daniel/4-17.htm">Daniel 4:17</a> This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a> He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. <a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a> The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. <a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5-15</a> Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. / But this is not his intention; this is not his plan. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off many nations. ... <a href="/isaiah/37-26.htm">Isaiah 37:26-29</a> Have you not heard? Long ago I ordained it; in days of old I planned it. Now I have brought it to pass, that you should crush fortified cities into piles of rubble. / Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown. / But I know your sitting down, your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me. ... <a href="/jeremiah/27-5.htm">Jeremiah 27:5-7</a> By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. / So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. / All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. <a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Exodus 9:16</a> But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said Pilate to him, Speak you not to me? know you not that I have power to crucify you, and have power to release you?knowest.<a href="/john/18-39.htm">John 18:39</a> But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?<a href="/daniel/3-14.htm">Daniel 3:14,15</a> Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up? … <a href="/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19</a> And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/17-2.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/john/18-32.htm">Death</a> <a href="/john/8-11.htm">Either</a> <a href="/john/18-39.htm">Free</a> <a href="/john/19-8.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/john/18-31.htm">Power</a> <a href="/john/14-20.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/john/18-11.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/john/18-39.htm">Release</a> <a href="/john/17-13.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/john/16-29.htm">Speakest</a> <a href="/john/16-29.htm">Speaking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/19-11.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/john/19-15.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/john/19-15.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/john/19-15.htm">Death</a> <a href="/john/19-18.htm">Either</a> <a href="/john/20-23.htm">Free</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/john/19-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/john/20-14.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">Release</a> <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/17-19.htm">Speakest</a> <a href="/john/20-14.htm">Speaking</a><div class="vheading2">John 19</div>1. <a href="/john/19-1.htm">Jesus is scourged, crowned with thorns, and beaten.</a> 4. <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Pilate is desirous to release him, </a> 15. <a href="/john/19-15.htm">but being overcome with the outrage of the crowd, he delivers him to be crucified.</a> 23. <a href="/john/19-23.htm">They cast lots for his garments.</a> 25. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">He commends his mother to John.</a> 28. <a href="/john/19-28.htm">He dies.</a> 31. <a href="/john/19-31.htm">His side is pierced.</a> 38. <a href="/john/19-38.htm">He is buried by Joseph and Nicodemus.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So Pilate said to Him, Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea, serving under Emperor Tiberius. His role was to maintain order and enforce Roman law. Pilate's interaction with Jesus is significant as it highlights the tension between Roman authority and the Jewish leaders' demands. Pilate's question reflects his frustration and confusion over Jesus' silence, as he was accustomed to dealing with criminals who would plead for their lives.“Do You refuse to speak to me? Jesus' silence before Pilate fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, which describes the Messiah as being oppressed and afflicted, yet not opening His mouth. This silence can be seen as a demonstration of Jesus' submission to God's will and His understanding of the necessity of His sacrifice. It also contrasts with the typical behavior of those accused, who would usually defend themselves vigorously.Do You not know that I have authority to release You Pilate's assertion of authority reflects the Roman legal system, where governors had significant power over life and death decisions. This statement underscores the political dynamics at play, as Pilate attempts to assert his control over the situation. However, it also reveals Pilate's misunderstanding of the true nature of authority, as Jesus later clarifies that any power Pilate has is granted from above (<a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a>).and authority to crucify You?” Crucifixion was a Roman method of execution reserved for the most serious offenders, particularly those who threatened Roman order. It was a brutal and public form of punishment designed to deter rebellion. Pilate's mention of crucifixion highlights the severity of the charges against Jesus and the gravity of the situation. This moment foreshadows the fulfillment of Jesus' own predictions about His death (e.g., <a href="/john/3-14.htm">John 3:14</a>, <a href="/john/12-32.htm">John 12:32-33</a>) and serves as a pivotal point in the Passion narrative, where divine purpose intersects with human authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a> The Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus. He is depicted as a man struggling with the decision of what to do with Jesus, caught between his own understanding of justice and the pressures from the Jewish leaders and the crowd. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, who is on trial before Pilate. Jesus remains largely silent during this exchange, demonstrating His submission to the Father's will and His understanding of the divine plan. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_trial_of_jesus.htm">The Trial of Jesus</a> This event is a pivotal moment in the Passion account, where Jesus is judged by human authority but ultimately fulfills His role as the sacrificial Lamb. 4. <a href="/topical/r/roman_authority.htm">Roman Authority</a> Represents the political power and legal system of the time, which plays a crucial role in the events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the ones who brought Jesus to Pilate, seeking His crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_authority.htm">Understanding Authority</a> Recognize that all authority is ultimately given by God. Pilate's authority, though real, is limited and subject to God's sovereign plan. <a href="/topical/s/submission_to_god's_will.htm">Submission to God's Will</a> Jesus' silence and submission to Pilate's authority demonstrate His obedience to the Father's will, even in the face of injustice and suffering. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_silence.htm">The Power of Silence</a> Sometimes, silence can be a powerful testimony. Jesus' refusal to defend Himself speaks volumes about His trust in God's plan and His role as the sacrificial Lamb. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_injustice.htm">Courage in the Face of Injustice</a> Jesus' calm demeanor before Pilate encourages believers to stand firm in their faith, even when facing unjust treatment or persecution. <a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_over_human_affairs.htm">Divine Sovereignty Over Human Affairs</a> This passage reminds us that God is in control, even when human authorities seem to have the upper hand. Believers can trust in God's ultimate justice and plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 19</a> <a href="/q/prophets'_messages_on_faith,_justice.htm">Who killed Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/should_we_crucify_him.htm">Should we crucify him?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_rome.htm">What does the Bible say about Rome?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'not_worldly'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "My kingdom is not worldly"?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Speakest thou not unto me?--The position of the pronoun in the original is strongly emphatic--"To me dost Thou not speak?" Pilate is true to the vacillating character which now as man trembles before One who may be a Being from the other world, and now as Roman governor expects that Being to tremble before him.Knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?--The text of the better MSS. inverts the order, reading,. . . . have power to release Thee, and have power to crucify Thee. This is the more natural order of thought--"Thy life is in my power; yea, and Thy death also."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Therefore saith Pilate to him; nettled by this silence, and with the arrogance of a Roman procurator, Speakest thou net to me? "I do not wonder at your silence before that malignant crowd, but to me your refusal to speak is inexplicable." He did not appear to desire genuine information, nor was his conscience touched by reflecting upon the hateful mistake he had made. "The ἐμοί bears the emphasis of mortified power, which attempts even then to terrify and entice" (Meyer). Archdeacon Watkins says well, "Pilate is true to the vacillating character which now, as man, trembles before One who may be a being from the other world, and now as Roman governor expects that Being to tremble before him." Knowest thou not that I have authority (ἐξουσίαν) to release thee; and that I have authority to crucify thee? Pilate scoffingly assumes supreme authority of life and death, He virtually says, "I am the judge; you are the accused criminal. I am your master, and the master of the Jews; you are absolutely in my power." This, then, was another moment of critical and intense interest, and of tremendous temptation from the prince of this world. The destiny of the Church, of Christianity, and of the world might seem to be trembling in the balance. A single glance, a single word of admission or pleading, a gesture of deference, or merely human confidence, or gentle flattery, to say nothing of the exercise of the very power by which the Lord had erewhile spell-bound his captors, or paralyzed the arms which meant to stone him, and the whole history of the world (judged from human and historical standpoints) would have been utterly different. But the same Christ who would not accept the help of daemons, nor ascend from the mountain of Transfiguration to his native and primeval home, nor at any time work a miracle for the supply of his merely personal need, uttered the memorable words - <a href="/commentaries/john/19-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. Pilate Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4091.htm">Strong's 4091: </a> Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman. said Λέγει (Legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Do You refuse to speak λαλεῖς (laleis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to me? Ἐμοὶ (Emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Do You not know οἶδας (oidas) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I have ἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. authority ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. to release ἀπολῦσαί (apolysai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. You σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. authority ἐξουσίαν (exousian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. to crucify σταυρῶσαί (staurōsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4717.htm">Strong's 4717: </a> From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness. You?” σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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