Quotes about Authority
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
He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him.
— Matthew 27:58
The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate.
— Matthew 27:62
The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
— Matthew 28:4
If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.”
— Matthew 28:14