Quotes about Authority
Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.
— John 18:12
They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
— John 18:13
Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.
— John 18:19
When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?”
— John 18:22
Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
— John 18:24
So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?”
— John 18:29
“If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.”
— John 18:30
“You take Him and judge Him by your own law,” Pilate told them. “We are not permitted to execute anyone,” the Jews replied.
— John 18:31
Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”
— John 18:33
“Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?”
— John 18:34
But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
— John 18:39
Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged.
— John 19:1