John 19:12

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

John 19:12 - Amplified Bible

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]!

John 19:12 - American Standard Version

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

John 19:12 - Bible in Basic English

Hearing this, Pilate had a desire to let him go free, but the Jews said in a loud voice, If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's friend: everyone who makes himself a king goes against Caesar.

John 19:12 - Darby Bible

From this time Pilate sought to release him; but the Jews cried out saying, If thou releasest this [man], thou art not a friend to Caesar. Every one making himself a king speaks against Caesar.

John 19:12 - English Standard Version

From then on Pilate sought to release him, but the Jews cried out, "If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar."

John 19:12 - King James Version

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

John 19:12 - La Biblia de las Americas

Como resultado de esto, Pilato procuraba soltarle, pero los judìos gritaron, diciendo: Si sueltas a éste, no eres amigo del César; todo el que se hace rey se opone al César.

John 19:12 - The Message

At this, Pilate tried his best to pardon him, but the Jews shouted him down: "If you pardon this man, you’re no friend of Caesar’s. Anyone setting himself up as ’king’ defies Caesar."

John 19:12 - New American Standard Bible

As a result of this Pilate made efforts to release Him, but the Jews cried out saying, "If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar; everyone who makes himself out {to be} a king opposes Caesar."

John 19:12 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Como resultado de esto, Pilato procuraba soltar a Jesùs, pero los Judìos gritaron: "Si suelta a Este, usted no es amigo del César; todo el que se hace rey se opone al César."

John 19:12 - World English Bible

At this, Pilate sought to release him, but the Jews cried out, saying, "If you release this man, you aren`t Caesar`s friend! Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar!"

John 19:12 - Young's Living Translation

From this [time] was Pilate seeking to release him, and the Jews were crying out, saying, `If this one thou mayest release, thou art not a friend of Caesar; every one making himself a king, doth speak against Caesar.`

John 19:12 - Additional Comments

Pilate had to make a decision whose friend he would be. We also must choose, sometimes daily. Friends of the world, or friends of God.

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