11 Jesus answered [him], "You would have no power over me if it had not been given to you from above. For this reason the one who handed me over to you has the greater sin."[AG]

12 Consequently, Pilate tried to release him; but the Jews cried out, "If you release him, you are not a Friend of Caesar. [3] Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar." [AH]

13 When Pilate heard these words he brought Jesus out and seated him [4] on the judge's bench in the place called Stone Pavement, in Hebrew, Gabbatha.