Quotes about Authority
So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”
- Matthew 26:62
What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.
- Matthew 26:66
They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor.
- Matthew 27:2
And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.
- Matthew 27:12
Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?”
- Matthew 27:13
But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.
- Matthew 27:14
So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
- Matthew 27:17
For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.
- Matthew 27:18
“Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.
- Matthew 27:21
So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.
- Matthew 27:26
And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
- Matthew 27:29
“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
- Matthew 27:42