# We found

"We" refers only the Council members, and not to Pilate of any other people nearby. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])

# misleading our nation

"causing our people to do things that are not right" or "causing trouble by telling lies to our people"

# forbidding to give tribute

"telling them not to pay taxes"

# to Caesar

Caesar represents the Emperor of Rome. Alternate translation: "to the Emperor" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])