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Berean Standard Bible

“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.””

John 19:12

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Pilate has found no guilt in Jesus and is trying to release Him. The Jewish leaders, pressing for crucifixion, change their tactic.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.”

World English Bible (WEB)

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!”

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

From this time was Pilate seeking to release him, and the Jews were crying out, saying, 'If this one you may release, you are not a friend of Caesar; every one making himself a king, does speak against Caesar.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Desde entonces procuraba Pilato soltarle; mas los Judíos daban voces, diciendo: Si á éste sueltas, no eres amigo de César: cualquiera que se hace rey, á César contradice.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Desde ese momento Pilato trató de poner en libertad a Jesús, pero los judíos gritaban: ―Si dejas en libertad a ese hombre, no eres amigo del emperador. Cualquiera que quiera ser rey, es enemigo del emperador.

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