John 19:12

ASV Bible

Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

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John 19:12 in Bible Translations

American Standard Version (ASV)

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Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

King James Bible (KJV)Read John 19:12 in KJV →

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.

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read John 19:12 in DRB →

And from henceforth Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying: If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend. For whosoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Caesar.

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)Read John 19:12 in DBT →

From this time Pilate sought to release him; but the Jews cried out saying, If thou releasest this man, thou art not a friend to Caesar. Every one making himself a king speaks against Caesar.

English Revised Version (ERV)Read John 19:12 in ERV →

Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read John 19:12 in WBT →

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cesar's friend. Whoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Cesar.

World English Bible (WEB)Read John 19:12 in WEB →

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!|

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read John 19:12 in YLT →

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.'

American King James Version (AKJV)Read John 19:12 in AKJV →

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.

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read John 19:12 in WNT →

Upon receiving this answer, Pilate was for releasing Him. But the Jews kept shouting, |If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar's. Every one who sets himself up as king declares himself a rebel against Caesar.|

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John 19:12 in Bible Translations

American Standard Version (ASV)

Primary

Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

King James Bible (KJV)Read John 19:12 in KJV →

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.

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read John 19:12 in DRB →

And from henceforth Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying: If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend. For whosoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Caesar.

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)Read John 19:12 in DBT →

From this time Pilate sought to release him; but the Jews cried out saying, If thou releasest this man, thou art not a friend to Caesar. Every one making himself a king speaks against Caesar.

English Revised Version (ERV)Read John 19:12 in ERV →

Upon this Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Caesar's friend: every one that maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read John 19:12 in WBT →

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cesar's friend. Whoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Cesar.

World English Bible (WEB)Read John 19:12 in WEB →

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!|

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read John 19:12 in YLT →

American King James Version (AKJV)Read John 19:12 in AKJV →

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.

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read John 19:12 in WNT →

Read John 19:12 in Other Translations

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About Bible Translations

Different translations use various approaches: formal equivalence (word-for-word), dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought), and paraphrase. Each has strengths for different study purposes.

Learn about translation methods →King James Version →American Standard Version →