John 19:12

God's Word

When Pilate heard what Jesus said, he wanted to free him. But the Jews shouted, “If you free this man, you’re not a friend of the emperor. Anyone who claims to be a king is defying the emperor.”

Cross References

Ezra 4:14

Now, because we are paid by your palace, it isn’t right for us to watch something happen that will dishonor the king. So we are sending this letter to inform you

Jeremiah 38:19

King Zedekiah answered Jeremiah, “I’m afraid of the Jews who have deserted to the Babylonians. The Babylonians may hand me over to them, and they will torture me.”

Matthew 22:17

So tell us what you think. Is it right to pay taxes to the emperor or not?”

John 19:22

Pilate replied, “I have written what I’ve written.”