John 18:34-35

Sayest thou this thing of thyself? or, etc.

This question of Jesus is not for information, but it strikes right at the merits of the charge. Who made it? Did any Roman ever see me breaking the Roman laws? If. Roman had preferred the charge of insurrection, it might be examined, but when did the Jews find fault with. man who sought to free them? Pilate knew well how restive they were under the Roman yoke, how ready to rebel, and the very hate shown Christ was proof that he was not aiming to be such. King as they desired. Pilate comprehends the point, for he exclaims at once, "Am. a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me." That disproves their charge. But what hast thou done?