Thematic Bible: Power of life and death vested in its authorities


Thematic Bible



Pilate replied: Take him yourselves and judge him according to your law. The Jews said: It is not lawful for us to put any man to death.

You have a custom that I release someone to you at the Passover. Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?

Pilate said: Will you not speak to me? Do you know I have the power to release you and the power to impale you?