# Connecting Statement:

This continues the story of Jesus's trial before Pilate, which began in [Matthew 27:2](../27/02.md).

# Now

The word "Now" is used here to mark a return to the main events of the story.

# the governor

"Pilate"

# You say so

Possible meanings are 1) by saying this, Jesus implied that he is the King of the Jews. Alternate translation: "Yes, as you said, I am" or "Yes. It is as you said" or 2) by saying this, Jesus was saying that Pilate, not Jesus, was the one calling him the King of the Jews. Alternate translation: "You yourself have said so" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])