John 19:7-11
7 The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and according to our law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God.” 8 Therefore, when Pilate heard that saying, he was the more afraid, 9 and went again into the Praetorium, and said to Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus gave him no answer. 10 Then Pilate said to Him, “Are You not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have power to crucify You, and power to release You?” 11 Jesus answered, “You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.”
Jesus was killed for saying He is God's Son, equal to God and more than just a religious man or prophet. Pilate the was afraid because he was about to anger God - but still thought it was up to his will to bring life or death. Jesus mad it clear that He, God alone, has power over these and all else in creation. So we can rest in knowing Jesus Christ is God among us, bringing life according to His free will and not our own powerless will or effort.
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