Knowest thou not that I have power, &c.— See the note on ch. John 18:31. To what Pilate urged, our Lord replies, "Thou couldst have no power against me, unless it were given thee from above;—from the permission of the God of heaven, whose providence should be acknowledged in all events. Therefore he who has delivered me to thee, even the Jewish high priest, with his council, having far greater opportunities of knowing him and his law, hath the greater and more aggravated sin; yet thou thyself canst not but know, that, on the principles of natural equity, an innocent person ought not to be given up to popular fury." This gentle rebuke made such an impression upon Pilate, that he went out to the people, and once more declared his resolution of releasing Jesus. See the next verse, and ch. John 18:39.
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John 19:10-11
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?
11 Jesus answered,Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.