John 19:12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
12 Consequently, Pilate tried to release him; but the Jews cried out, “If you release him, you are not a Friend of Caesar.[a] Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar.”(A)
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- 19:12 Friend of Caesar: a Roman honorific title bestowed upon high-ranking officials for merit.
John 19:12
New International Version
12 From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jewish leaders kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king(A) opposes Caesar.”
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