John 19:12 - The Scriptures 1998

¹² From then on Pilate was seeking to release Him, but the Yehuḏ

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cæsar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² Upon this, Pilate wanted (sought, was anxious) to release Him, but the Jews kept shrieking, If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar! Anybody who makes himself [out to be] a king sets himself up against Caesar [is a rebel against the emperor]!

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Cæsar’s friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar.

Common English Bible

¹² From that moment on, Pilate wanted to release Jesus. However, the Jewish leaders cried out, saying, “If you release this man, you aren’t a friend of the emperor! Anyone who makes himself out to be a king opposes the emperor!”

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² And from then on, Pilate was seeking to release him. But the Jews were crying out, saying: "If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. For anyone who makes himself a king contradicts Caesar."

John 19:12 Cross References

Ezra 4:14

Now, because we have eaten salt from the palace, it was not fitting for us to see the sovereign’s shame. Therefore we have sent and informed the sovereign,

Jeremiah 38:19

Then Tsiḏ

Matthew 22:17

“Then say to us, what do You think? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

John 19:22

Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.”