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." Cross References Jeremiah 38:19 But King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, "I am afraid of the Jews who have deserted to the Chaldeans, for the Chaldeans may deliver me into their hands to abuse me." Matthew 22:17 So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King." John 18:33 Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" Treasury of Scripture And from thereafter Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's friend: whoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar. from. Mark 6:16-26 Acts 24:24-27 thou art. John 18:33-36 Luke 23:2-5 Acts 17:6,7 |