{And he gave him no answer, not even to one word} (kai ouk
apekrith(8820)aut(9369) pros oude hen rh(886d)a). Jesus refused to answer
the charges of the Jews (verse  12 ). Now he continued silent
under the direct question of Pilate. The Greek is very precise
besides the double negative. "He did not reply to him up to not
even one word." This silent dignity amazed Pilate and yet he was
strangely impressed.