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Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Pilate tried to release him, but the Jewish leaders shouted, “If you release this man, you are no ‘friend of Caesar.’ Anyone who declares himself a king is a rebel against Caesar.” <a href="/esv/john/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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.” <a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Out of this, Pilate was seeking to release Him; but the Jews cried out, saying, "If you release this man, you are not a friend of Caesar. Everyone making himself a king speaks against Caesar." <a href="/kjv/john/19.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/john/19.htm">New King James Version</a> From then on Pilate sought to release Him, but the Jews cried out, saying, “If you let this Man go, you are not Caesar’s friend. Whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar.” <a href="/nasb_/john/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As a result of this, Pilate made efforts to release Him; but the Jews shouted, saying, “If you release this Man, you are not a friend of Caesar; everyone who makes himself out to be a king opposes Caesar!” <a href="/nasb/john/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> As a result of this Pilate made efforts to release Him, but the Jews cried out saying, &#8220If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar; everyone who makes himself out to be a king opposes Caesar.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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.” <a href="/lsb/john/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As a result of this Pilate kept seeking to release Him, but the Jews cried out saying, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar; everyone who makes himself to be a king opposes Caesar.” <a href="/amp/john/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As a result of this, Pilate kept making efforts to release Him, but the Jews kept screaming, “If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar! Anyone who makes himself out [to be] a king opposes Caesar [and rebels against the emperor]!” <a href="/csb/john/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> From that moment Pilate kept trying to release him. But the Jews shouted, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar! ” <a href="/hcsb/john/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> From that moment Pilate made every effort to release Him. But the Jews shouted, &#8220If you release this man, you are not Caesar&#8217s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not C锟絪ar's friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against C锟絪ar. <a href="/cev/john/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Pilate wanted to set Jesus free. But the crowd again yelled, "If you set this man free, you are no friend of the Emperor! Anyone who claims to be a king is an enemy of the Emperor." <a href="/erv/john/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. <a href="/gwt/john/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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." <a href="/gnt/john/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Pilate heard this, he tried to find a way to set Jesus free. But the crowd shouted back, "If you set him free, that means that you are not the Emperor's friend! Anyone who claims to be a king is a rebel against the Emperor!" <a href="/isv/john/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> From then on, Pilate tried to release him, but the Jewish leaders kept shouting, "If you release this fellow, you're not a friend of Caesar! Anyone who claims to be a king is defying Caesar!" <a href="/msb/john/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept crying out, ?If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.? <a href="/net/john/19.htm">NET Bible</a> From this point on, Pilate tried to release him. But the Jewish leaders shouted out, "If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar! Everyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar!" <a href="/nheb/john/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> At this, Pilate was seeking to release him, but the Jewish leaders shouted, saying, "If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar." <a href="/wbt/john/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cesar's friend. Whoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Cesar. <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Upon receiving this answer, Pilate was for releasing Him. But the Jews kept shouting, "If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar's. Every one who sets himself up as king declares himself a rebel against Caesar." <a href="/web/john/19.htm">World English Bible</a> At this, Pilate was seeking 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!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> From this [time] Pilate was seeking to release Him, and the Jews were crying out, saying, “If you may release this One, you are not a friend of Caesar; everyone making himself a king speaks against Caesar.” <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Out of this, Pilate was seeking to release Him; but the Jews cried out, saying, "If you release this man, you are not a friend of Caesar. Everyone making himself a king speaks against Caesar." <a href="/ylt/john/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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.' <a href="/slt/john/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> From this Pilate sought to loose him: and the Jews cried out, saying, If thou loose this, thou art not Caesar's friend: every one making himself a king speaks against Caesar.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And from henceforth Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying: If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend. For whosoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Caesar. <a href="/cpdv/john/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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.” <a href="/nabre/john/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Consequently, Pilate tried to release him; but the Jews cried out, “If you release him, you are not a Friend of Caesar. Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> From then on Pilate tried to release him, but the Jews cried out, “If you release this man, you are no friend of the emperor. Everyone who claims to be a king sets himself against the emperor.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And because of this, Pilate wanted to release him; but the Jews cried out, If you release this man you are not a friend of Caesar; for whoever makes himself a king is against Caesar. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this Pilate wanted to release him, but the Judeans were crying out, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend, for everyone who makes himself King is an adversary of Caesar.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> After this Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying: If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Every one that makes himself a king, speaks against Caesar <a href="/godbey/john/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> After this Pilate still sought to release Him: but the Jews continued to cry out, saying, If you release Him, you are not the friend of Caesar: every one making himself king speaks against Caesar. <a href="/haweis/john/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews clamoured, saying, If thou release this fellow, thou art no friend of C锟絪ar?s: every one who professes himself a king, speaks in opposition to C锟絪ar.<CM> <a href="/mace/john/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> upon this, Pilate propos'd to release him: but the Jews cried out, if you let this man go, you are not Cesar's friend: he that sets up for king, opposes Cesar. <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Upon receiving this answer, Pilate was for releasing Him. But the Jews kept shouting, "If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar's. Every one who sets himself up as king declares himself a rebel against Caesar." <a href="/worrell/john/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> In consequence of this, Pilate was seeking to release Him; but the Jews cried out, saying, "If you release this Man, you are not Caesar's friend; every one who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar." <a href="/worsley/john/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Upon this Pilate sought to release Him; but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Cesar's friend; for whosoever maketh himself a king, opposeth Cesar. <a href="/parallel/john/19-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6702" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">The Soldiers Mock Jesus</a> …11Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” 12<a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: Ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">From then on,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutou (DPro-GNS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4091.htm" title="4091: Pilatos (N-NMS) -- Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.">Pilate</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: ezētei (V-IIA-3S) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">tried</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apolysai (V-ANA) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">to release</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaioi (Adj-NMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/2905.htm" title="2905: ekraugasan (V-AIA-3P) -- To cry aloud, shout, exclaim. From krauge; to clamor.">kept shouting,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: Ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">“If</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apolysēs (V-ASA-2S) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">you release</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touton (DPro-AMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this man,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">you are</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/5384.htm" title="5384: philos (Adj-NMS) -- Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly.">friend</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2541.htm" title="2541: Kaisaros (N-GMS) -- Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor.">of Caesar.</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">Anyone</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">declares</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heauton (RefPro-AM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">himself</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basilea (N-AMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">a king</a> <a href="/greek/483.htm" title="483: antilegei (V-PIA-3S) -- To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). From anti and lego; to dispute, refuse.">is defying</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2541.htm" title="2541: Kaisari (N-DMS) -- Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor.">Caesar.”</a> 13When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-38</a> Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ... <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Luke 23:1-5</a> Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate. / And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” / So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. ... <a href="/matthew/27-11.htm">Matthew 27:11-14</a> Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” ... <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1-5</a> Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. / So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. / And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. ... <a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13-15</a> The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. / You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact. <a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28-32</a> Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. / So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” ... <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24-26</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” / All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” / So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Mark 15:15</a> And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. <a href="/luke/23-13.htm">Luke 23:13-25</a> Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, / and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him. / Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death. ... <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27-28</a> In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-7</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. ... <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a> Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a> Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a> But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And from thereafter Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's friend: whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar.from.<a href="/mark/6-16.htm">Mark 6:16-26</a> But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead… <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Acts 24:24-27</a> And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ… thou art.<a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-36</a> Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? … <a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Luke 23:2-5</a> And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King… <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Acts 17:6,7</a> And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Caesar</a> <a href="/luke/20-25.htm">Caesar's</a> <a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Cesar</a> <a href="/luke/20-25.htm">Cesar's</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/luke/20-42.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/john/12-19.htm">Efforts</a> <a href="/john/18-16.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/john/19-7.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/19-3.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/john/16-30.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/luke/5-36.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Opposes</a> <a href="/john/19-10.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/john/13-30.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/john/19-10.htm">Release</a> <a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Releasing</a> <a href="/john/12-19.htm">Result</a> <a href="/john/11-56.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/john/12-48.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/john/12-13.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/john/11-56.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/john/13-24.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/john/16-18.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/luke/13-9.htm">Thenceforth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/19-15.htm">Caesar</a> <a href="/acts/17-7.htm">Caesar's</a> <a href="/john/19-15.htm">Cesar</a> <a href="/acts/25-10.htm">Cesar's</a> <a href="/john/19-15.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/john/19-36.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">Efforts</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/john/19-14.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/1-7.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/2-21.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Opposes</a> <a href="/john/19-13.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Release</a> <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Releasing</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Result</a> <a href="/john/20-15.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Shouting</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/john/19-35.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-27.htm">Thenceforth</a><div class="vheading2">John 19</div>1. <a href="/john/19-1.htm">Jesus is scourged, crowned with thorns, and beaten.</a> 4. <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Pilate is desirous to release him, </a> 15. <a href="/john/19-15.htm">but being overcome with the outrage of the crowd, he delivers him to be crucified.</a> 23. <a href="/john/19-23.htm">They cast lots for his garments.</a> 25. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">He commends his mother to John.</a> 28. <a href="/john/19-28.htm">He dies.</a> 31. <a href="/john/19-31.htm">His side is pierced.</a> 38. <a href="/john/19-38.htm">He is buried by Joseph and Nicodemus.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>From then on, Pilate tried to release Him Pilate's attempts to release Jesus highlight the Roman governor's internal conflict and political pressure. Pilate, aware of Jesus' innocence (<a href="/john/18-38.htm">John 18:38</a>), sought to avoid condemning Him. This reflects the Roman legal system's emphasis on justice, yet Pilate's actions also reveal his fear of unrest. Historically, Pilate's tenure as governor was marked by tension with the Jewish population, making him cautious of any potential uprising. This phrase underscores Pilate's struggle between justice and political expediency.but the Jews kept shouting The Jewish leaders' persistent demands for Jesus' crucifixion demonstrate their rejection of Him as the Messiah. This reflects the broader theme of Jesus' rejection by His own people, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>. The leaders' insistence also highlights the tension between Jewish expectations of a political Messiah and Jesus' spiritual mission. The crowd's shouting indicates the intensity of the situation, as public opinion could sway Roman decisions.“If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. The Jewish leaders' appeal to Pilate's loyalty to Caesar is a strategic move, leveraging Roman political dynamics. The title "friend of Caesar" was an honorific for those loyal to the emperor, and any suggestion of disloyalty could have severe consequences for Pilate. This phrase reveals the leaders' manipulation, using political pressure to achieve their goal. It also reflects the broader theme of earthly power versus divine authority, as Pilate is caught between his duty to Rome and the truth of Jesus' innocence.Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” This accusation against Jesus is a distortion of His claim to be the King of the Jews. The Jewish leaders present Jesus as a political threat to Rome, knowing this would alarm Pilate. Historically, Roman authorities were vigilant against any potential insurrection, making this charge particularly serious. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of Jesus as the true King, whose kingdom is not of this world (<a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a>). It also highlights the irony of the situation: Jesus, the true King, is rejected and condemned by those He came to save.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a> The Roman governor of Judea who is faced with the decision of whether to release Jesus or to crucify Him. Pilate is caught between his own judgment and the pressure from the Jewish leaders. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> Referring to the Jewish leaders and crowd who are demanding Jesus' crucifixion. They use political pressure to influence Pilate's decision by invoking loyalty to Caesar. 3. <a href="/topical/c/caesar.htm">Caesar</a> The Roman emperor, representing the political authority and power of Rome. The Jewish leaders use Caesar's authority as leverage against Pilate. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the event, who is on trial and facing crucifixion. His claim to kingship is the focal point of the accusation against Him. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_trial_of_jesus.htm">The Trial of Jesus</a> The event where Jesus is being judged by Pilate, highlighting the tension between earthly authority and divine purpose.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_pressure_of_public_opinion.htm">The Pressure of Public Opinion</a> Pilate's struggle illustrates the challenge of standing firm in truth when faced with societal pressure. Believers are called to uphold righteousness even when it is unpopular. <a href="/topical/t/the_misuse_of_authority.htm">The Misuse of Authority</a> The Jewish leaders' manipulation of political power serves as a warning against using authority for unjust purposes. Christians are encouraged to seek justice and truth in their interactions. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_kingship.htm">Jesus' Kingship</a> The accusation against Jesus as a king challenges us to consider His true kingship in our lives. Are we acknowledging His authority and living under His rule? <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_conscience.htm">The Role of Conscience</a> Pilate's internal conflict highlights the importance of a well-informed conscience guided by God's Word. Believers should cultivate a conscience that aligns with biblical principles. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Despite the apparent chaos, God's sovereign plan is at work. This encourages believers to trust in God's purpose, even in difficult circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 19</a> <a href="/q/what_does_inri_mean.htm">What is the meaning of the letters INRI?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_pilate_hesitant_to_sentence_jesus.htm">Why does Pilate, a known ruthless governor, appear unusually hesitant in sentencing Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_pilate_sympathetic_to_jesus.htm">Why does Pilate appear unusually sympathetic to Jesus when historical records describe him as ruthless?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospel_trial_accounts_contradict_law.htm">Why do the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ trial contradict Jewish and Roman legal procedures?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him.--The words may be interpreted of time, as in the Authorised version, or of cause--"For this reason Pilate sought to release Him." The latter is more probable, as the reference seems to be to the attempt which he made at once. (Comp. Note on <a href="/john/6-66.htm" title="From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.">John 6:66</a>.)If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend. . . .--There was another weapon left in the armoury of their devices, against which no Roman governor was proof. The jealous fear of Tiberius had made "treason" a crime, of which the accusation was practically the proof, and the proof was death. The pages of Tacitus and Suetonius abound with examples of ruin wreaked on families in the name of the "law of treason." (Comp. Merivale: History of the Romans under the Empire, vol. v., p. 143 et seq.) Here was One who had claimed to be a king, and Pilate was seeking to release Him. They knew, indeed, that it was a claim to be "king" in a sense widely different from any which would have affected the empire of Caesar; but Pilate has refused to condemn Him on the political charge without formal trial, and he has refused to accept their own condemnation of Jesus on the charge of blasphemy. He dare not refuse the force of an appeal which says that he is not Caesar's friend, and suggests an accusation against himself at Rome. See Note on <a href="/matthew/27-2.htm" title="And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.">Matthew 27:2</a> for the special reasons which would lead Pilate to dread such an accusation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 12-16. - (g) Pilate vanquished by his selfish fears, and judgment given. Verse 12. - Upon this [Revised Version (ἐκ τούτου); not from this moment, or "henceforth," as in the English Version, but in consequence of this statement and apportionment of blame, and not from any appreciation on Pilate's part of the Divine Sonship which Jesus had admitted without further definition] - upon this Pilate sought (imperfect tense, suggesting repetition and incompleteness in the act) to release him. We are not told by what means, and we have no right to introduce the additional notion of "peremptorily," or "the more," but that he made some further steps in the direction of resistance to the will of "the Jews." Baur and others think that the author is, from doctrinal grounds by mere fabrication, emphasizing the hostility of the Jews, and prolonging the agony of a vain attempt. Every one of these vivid touches impresses us with the unintentional indication of the eye-witness. Probably the governor proceeded to give the order of release; beckoned his body-guard to remove our Lord to a place of safety, and took some obvious steps to screen him from the malice and envy of his tormentors. But the Jews, catching sight of the process, and imagining some maneuver to baulk them of their prey, revealed a spirit that has sometimes, but rarely, disgraced humanity: they dropped their religious plea, they smothered their affected loyalty for their ancient Law, and, having no further charge to bring against Jesus, hid their most intense hatred of Roman rule by assuming the mask of loyal subjection to Tiberius and to the majesty of the Caesar. They endeavored to work upon the fears of Pilate, who knew perfectly well that his position and life were at jeopardy if the matter stood as they pretended. With unscrupulous abandonment of all their patriotic boasts, the men who hated Rome and were perpetually plotting against the imperial power, exclaimed (ἐκραύγασαν, shouted with harsh loud yells of bitter hate, that κραύγη rang for half a century in the ears of the loved and faithful disciple), If thou release this Man, thou art not Caesar's friend. The friendship and confidence of Caesar was the title in their hearts to an unresting hatred and loathing; yet they are cunning enough to know that Tiberius was jealous of his own authority, and no charge was so fatal to a Roman procurator as crimen majestatis (Tacitus, 'Ann.,' 3:38). Amiens Caesaris was a title of honor given to provincial governors, and sometimes to allies of the Caesar; but (as Alford, Meyer, and Westcott think) on this occasion it was used in wider sense, and was capable of a mere deadly emphasis. Every one who maketh himself a king speaketh against (declares himself opposed to, rebels against) Caesar. As if that was likely to distress these maddened fanatics; and as if the very charge had not been already deliberately laughed to scorn by both Herod and Pilate. There was a Man who said he was a King, and Pilate was guilty of misprision of treason. Pilate's political history aggravated his fears. His relations with the emperor were not satisfactory (Josephus, 'Ant.,' 18:03. 1,2; 'Bell. Jud.,' 2:09. 2-4; cf. <a href="/luke/13-1.htm">Luke 13:1</a>), and his knowledge of the power of these Jews to renew partisan and patriotic charges against him was now a very serious danger. <a href="/commentaries/john/19-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>From then on, Ἐκ (Ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Pilate Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4091.htm">Strong's 4091: </a> Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman. tried ἐζήτει (ezētei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. to release ἀπολῦσαι (apolysai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. Him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jews Ἰουδαῖοι (Ioudaioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. kept shouting, ἐκραύγασαν (ekraugasan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2905.htm">Strong's 2905: </a> To cry aloud, shout, exclaim. From krauge; to clamor. “If Ἐὰν (Ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. you release ἀπολύσῃς (apolysēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. this [man], τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. you are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. friend φίλος (philos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5384.htm">Strong's 5384: </a> Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly. of Caesar. Καίσαρος (Kaisaros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2541.htm">Strong's 2541: </a> Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor. Anyone πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. declares ποιῶν (poiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. himself ἑαυτὸν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. a king βασιλέα (basilea) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. is defying ἀντιλέγει (antilegei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_483.htm">Strong's 483: </a> To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). From anti and lego; to dispute, refuse. Caesar.? Καίσαρι (Kaisari) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2541.htm">Strong's 2541: </a> Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">NT Gospels: John 19:12 At this Pilate was seeking to release (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/19-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 19:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 19:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/19-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 19:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 19:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>