KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus told him, 'You wouldn't have any power over me at all unless it was given to you from above. So the person who handed me over to you? They're carrying the heavier guilt.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even in his darkest moment, Jesus knew exactly who was really in control.
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