We have a law The Jews answer Pilate's taunt by a plea hitherto kept in the background. He may think lightly of the seditious conduct of Jesus, but as a Procurator he is bound by Roman precedent to pay respect to the law of subject nationalities. He has challenged them to take the law into their own hands; let him hear what their law is.

by our law Rather, according to the law; -of us" is not genuine. They refer to Leviticus 24:16.

the Son of God Omit -the." Pilate had said, -Behold the Man!" The Jews retort, -He made Himself Son of God." Comp. John 5:18; John 10:33. They answer his appeal to their compassion by an appeal to his fears.

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