13 And Pilate took the bill; his guards led Jesus up the steps into the palace hall.
14 And Jesus stood before the Roman governor, and Pilate read to him the charges of the Jews, and said,
15 What is your answer to this bill? These charges, are they true or false?
16 And Jesus said, Why should I plead before an earthly court? The charges have been verified by perjured men; what need I say?
17 Yes, I am king; but carnal men cannot behold the king, nor see the kingdom of the God; it is within.
18 If I had been a king as carnal man is king, my servants would have stood in my defense, and I would not have willingly surrendered to the minions of the Jewish law.
19 I have no testimony from the sons of men. God is my witness, and my words and deeds bear witness to the truth;
20 And every man who comprehends the truth will hearken to my words, and in his soul give witness unto me.
21 And Pilate said, What is the truth?
22 And Jesus said, Truth is the God who knows. It is the changeless one. The Holy Breath is truth; she changes not and cannot pass away.