John 19:12

A Conservative Version

From this Pilate sought to release him, but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou are not Caesar's friend. Every man who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar.

Cross References

Jeremiah 38:19

And Zedekiah the king said to Jeremiah, I am afraid of the Jews who have fallen away to the Chaldeans, lest they deliver me into their hand, and they abuse me.

Matthew 22:17

Tell us therefore, what does it seem to thee? Is it permitted to give tribute to Caesar or not?

Ezra 4:14

Now because we eat the salt of the palace, and it is not fitting for us to see the king's dishonor, therefore we have sent and certified to the king,

John 19:22

Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.