John 19:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 19:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 19:12 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 19:12 — 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.”
— John 19:12 (KJV)
John 19:12 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 19:12
“David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.”
Shares key themes with John 19:12: cried, saying, art
“But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?”
Shares key themes with John 19:12: pilate, release, jews
“And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.”
Shares key themes with John 19:12: pilate, jews, saying
“And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?”
Shares key themes with John 19:12: let, art, king
“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. thought: Heb. word wicked: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with John 19:12: release, saying, art
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