Pleading: Jesus Declined to Plead

So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.

Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”

“Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?”