Quotes about Authority
When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
— Luke 23:6
And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.
— Luke 23:7
Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.
— Luke 23:9
And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
— Luke 23:11
Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
— Luke 23:13
and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.
— Luke 23:14
Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.
— Luke 23:15
Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”
— Luke 23:16
Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,
— Luke 23:20
A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.”
— Luke 23:22
So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.
— Luke 23:24
As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and handed Jesus over to their will.
— Luke 23:25