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John 19:12 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for John 19:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 19 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 19:12
From thenceforth Pilate sought to release him (ἐκ τούτου ὁ Πιλᾶτος ἐζήτει ἀπολῦσαι αὐτόν/ek toutou ho Pilatos ezētei apolysai auton)—Jesus's words briefly stir Pilate's conscience. The imperfect tense ezētei (was seeking) indicates ongoing, repeated attempts. Yet seeking isn't the same as doing.The Jews' counterthrust is politically brilliant: Thou art not Caesar's friend (οὐκ εἶ φίλος τοῦ Καίσαρος/ouk ei philos tou Kaisaros). 'Friend of Caesar' (amicus Caesaris) was a formal title indicating imperial favor. To lose it meant losing power, position, possibly life. The threat is unmistakable: to...
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Cross-References for John 19:12
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