John 19: The Crucifixion and Burial

Jesus is flogged and mocked, and Pilate hands him over to be crucified. On the cross he entrusts his mother to the beloved disciple and, fulfilling Scripture, declares that it is finished. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus bury him in a new tomb.

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In John 19:10-11, how does Jesus respond when Pilate reminds Him that he has the power to release or crucify Him?

He denies that Pilate has any real authority over Him, since Rome has no right to rule JudeaHe begs Pilate for mercy and pleads to be released before the crowd grows more violentHe remains completely silent and gives Pilate no reply, leaving the governor to decide aloneHe says Pilate holds only the authority granted him from above, and whoever delivered Him up bears greater guilt