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 # Are you not speaking to me?
 
-This remark appears in the form of a question. Here Pilate expresses his surprise that Jesus does not take the opportunity to defend himself. Alternate translation: "I cannot believe you are refusing to speak to me!" or "Answer me!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
+"I cannot believe you are refusing to speak to me!" or "Answer me!" 
 
 # Do you not know that I have authority to release you, and authority to crucify you?
 
-This remark appears in the form of a question to add emphasis. Alternate translation: "You should know that I have authority to release you or to order my soldiers to crucify you!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
+"You should know that I have authority to release you or to order my soldiers to crucify you!"