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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.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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!”
World English Bible (WEB)
And from{G1537} thenceforth{G5127} Pilate{G4091} sought{G2212}{(G5707)} to release{G630}{(G5658)} him{G846}: but{G1161} the Jews{G2453} cried out{G2896}{(G5707)}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, If{G1437} thou let{G630} this man{G5126} go{G630}{(G5661)}, thou art{G1488}{(G5748)} not{G3756} Caesar's{G2541} friend{G5384}: whosoever{G3956} maketh{G4160}{(G5723)} himself{G846} a king{G935} speaketh against{G483}{(G5719)} Caesar{G2541}.
Strong's King James
(12) From this, Pilate seeked to release Him but the Judeans screamed out saying, "If you release this Man, you aren't Caesar's friend! Everybody who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar."
The F.O.G
[12] From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but Jewish leaders shouted, "If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar!" They manipulated Roman political fears.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.’
Young's Literal Translation
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