John 19:9-11

9and he went back into the governor’s residence and said to Jesus, “Where do you come from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.

10So Pilate said, “Do you refuse to speak to me? Don’t you know I have the authority to release you, and to crucify you?”

11Jesus replied, “You would have no authority over me at all, unless it was given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”