Jesus answered, "You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin." Cross References John 18:13 They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. John 18:28 Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. John 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, "Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?" Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Treasury of Scripture Jesus answered, You could have no power at all against me, except it were given you from above: therefore he that delivered me to you has the greater sin. Thou. John 3:27 John 7:30 Genesis 45:7,8 he. John 11:49,50 John 18:3 Matthew 26:65 the greater. John 9:41 John 15:22-24 Luke 7:41,42 |