1. Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate.
2. Pilate questioned Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" And He answered him, "It is as you say."
3. The chief priests began to accuse Him harshly.
4. Then Pilate questioned Him again, saying, "Do You not answer? See how many charges they bring against You!"
5. But Jesus made no further answer; so Pilate was amazed.
6. Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.