• John 19:8-9 NKJV - Therefore, when Pilate heard that saying, he was the more afraid, and went again into the Praetorium, and said to Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.

The thing is that Jesus answers Pilate's very next question:

• John 19:10-11 NKJV - Then Pilate said to Him, “Are You not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have power to crucify You, and power to release You?”

  Jesus answered, “You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.”

Jesus was initially silent, but then chose to speak.

It seems to be a rather simple question. Why did Jesus not answer Pilate's question?

Why didn't Jesus stay silent?

• John 19:8-9 NKJV - Therefore, when Pilate heard that saying, he was the more afraid, and went again into the Praetorium, and said to Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.

The thing is that Jesus answers Pilate's very next question:

• John 19:10-11 NKJV - Then Pilate said to Him, “Are You not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have power to crucify You, and power to release You?”

  Jesus answered, “You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.”

Jesus was initially silent, but then chose to speak.

It seems to be a rather simple question so why did Jesus not answer Pilate's question?

Why didn't Jesus stay silent?