John 19:12 — As a result of this, Pilate kept making efforts to release Him, but the Jews ke… — AMP | maBible

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12 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]!”

Passage themes

A judge who yields — And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him
Accused of rivaling Caesar — thou art not Cæsar’s friend

Notes and references

This put political pressure on Pilate. The Jews indicated if Pilate released Jesus they would inform Rome and Pilate’s career would be in jeopardy.

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Author: Jean · Written: Entre 80 et 110 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Marie, Philippe, Marie de Magdala, Jean-Baptiste, Marthe de Béthanie, Pierre, Jean, fils de Zébédée, Marie de Béthanie, Thomas, La femme samaritaine, Nicodème, Lazare, Judas

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