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John 19:10 Cross-References
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“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?”
John 19:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 19:10
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? Pilate's words reveal his frustration and confusion at Jesus' silence. The Greek word exousia (ἐξουσία) translated "power" means "authority" or "right," emphasizing Pilate's legal jurisdiction as Roman governor. His double assertion ("power to crucify... power to release") underscores both his judicial authority and his expectation that Jesus should plead for mercy.Yet Pilate's claim to autonomous power is ironic. While he possessed delegated Roman authorit...
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Cross-References for John 19:10
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“that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Therefore do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?,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?,,,,,,,,”