John 19:12

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

After [hearing] this, Pilate tried to release Jesus, but the Jews shouted out, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar’s. Everyone who claims to be a king [i.e., as they had accused Jesus of doing. See 18:37] is in opposition to Caesar.”

Cross References

Matthew 22:17

So, tell us what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

John 19:22

Pilate replied, “What I have written I have written.” [i.e., “I am not going to change it.”]