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Sunday, November 9th, 2025
the Week of Proper 27 / Ordinary 32
the Week of Proper 27 / Ordinary 32
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John 18:14
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Christian Standard Bible®
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better for one man to die for the people.
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better for one man to die for the people.
King James Version (1611)
Now Caiaphas was he which gaue counsell to the Iewes, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now Caiaphas was he which gaue counsell to the Iewes, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
King James Version
Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
English Standard Version
It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people.
It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people.
New American Standard Bible
Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was in their best interest for one man to die in behalf of the people.
Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was in their best interest for one man to die in behalf of the people.
New Century Version
Caiaphas was the one who told the Jews that it would be better if one man died for all the people.
Caiaphas was the one who told the Jews that it would be better if one man died for all the people.
Amplified Bible
It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people.
It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people.
Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was better for one man to die on behalf of the people.
Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was better for one man to die on behalf of the people.
Berean Standard Bible
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.
Contemporary English Version
This was the same Caiaphas who had told the Jewish leaders, "It is better if one person dies for the people."
This was the same Caiaphas who had told the Jewish leaders, "It is better if one person dies for the people."
Complete Jewish Bible
(It was Kayafa who had advised the Judeans that it would be good for one man to die on behalf of the people.)
(It was Kayafa who had advised the Judeans that it would be good for one man to die on behalf of the people.)
Darby Translation
But it was Caiaphas who counselled the Jews that it was better that one man should perish for the people.
But it was Caiaphas who counselled the Jews that it was better that one man should perish for the people.
Easy-to-Read Version
He was also the one who had told the other Jewish leaders that it would be better if one man died for all the people.
He was also the one who had told the other Jewish leaders that it would be better if one man died for all the people.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Caiaphas was he, that gaue counsel to the Iewes, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
And Caiaphas was he, that gaue counsel to the Iewes, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
George Lamsa Translation
Caiaphas was the one who had counselled the Jews, that it was better for one man to die instead of the people.
Caiaphas was the one who had counselled the Jews, that it was better for one man to die instead of the people.
Good News Translation
It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish authorities that it was better that one man should die for all the people.
It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish authorities that it was better that one man should die for all the people.
Lexham English Bible
(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it was better that one man die for the people.)
(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it was better that one man die for the people.)
Literal Translation
And Caiaphas was the one who had given counsel to the Jews that it was advantageous for one man to perish for the people.
And Caiaphas was the one who had given counsel to the Jews that it was advantageous for one man to perish for the people.
American Standard Version
Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Bible in Basic English
It was Caiaphas who had said to the Jews that it was in their interest for one man to be put to death for the people.
It was Caiaphas who had said to the Jews that it was in their interest for one man to be put to death for the people.
Hebrew Names Version
Now it was Kayafa who gave counsel to the Yehudim, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now it was Kayafa who gave counsel to the Yehudim, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
International Standard Version
Caiaphas was the person who had advised the Jews that it was better to have one man die for the people.John 11:50;">[xr]
Caiaphas was the person who had advised the Jews that it was better to have one man die for the people.John 11:50;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
Now it was Kaiapha, he, who had counselled the Jihudoyee that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now it was Kaiapha, he, who had counselled the Jihudoyee that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Murdock Translation
And it was Caiaphas who counselled the Jews, that it was expedient, one man should die for the people.
And it was Caiaphas who counselled the Jews, that it was expedient, one man should die for the people.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Caiaphas was he which gaue councell to the Iewes, that it was expediet that one man should dye for the people.
Caiaphas was he which gaue councell to the Iewes, that it was expediet that one man should dye for the people.
English Revised Version
Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
World English Bible
Now it was Caiaphas who gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now it was Caiaphas who gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Caiaphas was he who had counselled the Jews, that it was expedient one man should die for the people.
Caiaphas was he who had counselled the Jews, that it was expedient one man should die for the people.
Weymouth's New Testament
(It was this Caiaphas who had advised the Jews, saying, "It is to your interest that one man should die for the People.")
(It was this Caiaphas who had advised the Jews, saying, "It is to your interest that one man should die for the People.")
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And it was Caifas, that yaf counsel to the Jewis, that it spedith, that o man die for the puple.
And it was Caifas, that yaf counsel to the Jewis, that it spedith, that o man die for the puple.
Update Bible Version
Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now Caiaphas was he who gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now Caiaphas was he who gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
New English Translation
(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)
(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)
New King James Version
Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
New Living Translation
Caiaphas was the one who had told the other Jewish leaders, "It's better that one man should die for the people."
Caiaphas was the one who had told the other Jewish leaders, "It's better that one man should die for the people."
New Life Bible
Caiaphas had talked to the Jews. He told them it would be a good thing if one man should die for the people.
Caiaphas had talked to the Jews. He told them it would be a good thing if one man should die for the people.
New Revised Standard
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was better to have one person die for the people.
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was better to have one person die for the people.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel unto the Jews, that it was profitable for, one man, to die in behalf of the people.
Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel unto the Jews, that it was profitable for, one man, to die in behalf of the people.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now Caiphas was he who had given the counsel to the Jews: That it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Now Caiphas was he who had given the counsel to the Jews: That it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Revised Standard Version
It was Ca'iaphas who had given counsel to the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
It was Ca'iaphas who had given counsel to the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Cayphas was he that gave counsell to ye Iewes that it was expediet that one man shuld dye for the people.
Cayphas was he that gave counsell to ye Iewes that it was expediet that one man shuld dye for the people.
Young's Literal Translation
and Caiaphas was he who gave counsel to the Jews, that it is good for one man to perish for the people.
and Caiaphas was he who gave counsel to the Jews, that it is good for one man to perish for the people.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
It was Caiphas, which gaue coucell vnto ye Iewes that it were good, that one man shulde dye for the people.
It was Caiphas, which gaue coucell vnto ye Iewes that it were good, that one man shulde dye for the people.
Mace New Testament (1729)
the same Caiaphas, who in council told the Jews, "it was expedient that one man should die for the people."
the same Caiaphas, who in council told the Jews, "it was expedient that one man should die for the people."
Simplified Cowboy Version
Caiaphas is the one who said, "It's better that one man should die rather than all of them."
Caiaphas is the one who said, "It's better that one man should die rather than all of them."
Contextual Overview
15Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. That other disciple was known to the Chief Priest, and so he went in with Jesus to the Chief Priest's courtyard. Peter had to stay outside. Then the other disciple went out, spoke to the doorkeeper, and got Peter in. 17 The young woman who was the doorkeeper said to Peter, "Aren't you one of this man's disciples?" He said, "No, I'm not." 18 The servants and police had made a fire because of the cold and were huddled there warming themselves. Peter stood with them, trying to get warm. 19Annas interrogated Jesus regarding his disciples and his teaching. Jesus answered, "I've spoken openly in public. I've taught regularly in meeting places and the Temple, where the Jews all come together. Everything has been out in the open. I've said nothing in secret. So why are you treating me like a conspirator? Question those who have been listening to me. They know well what I have said. My teachings have all been aboveboard." 22 When he said this, one of the policemen standing there slapped Jesus across the face, saying, "How dare you speak to the Chief Priest like that!" 23 Jesus replied, "If I've said something wrong, prove it. But if I've spoken the plain truth, why this slapping around?" 24 Then Annas sent him, still tied up, to the Chief Priest Caiaphas. 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was back at the fire, still trying to get warm. The others there said to him, "Aren't you one of his disciples?" He denied it, "Not me." 26 One of the Chief Priest's servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, said, "Didn't I see you in the garden with him?" 27 Again, Peter denied it. Just then a rooster crowed.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Caiaphas: John 11:49-52
Reciprocal: Matthew 26:3 - Caiaphas Mark 14:53 - they led Luke 3:2 - Annas John 11:50 - General Acts 4:6 - Annas 2 Corinthians 8:10 - expedient 2 Corinthians 12:1 - expedient
Cross-References
Genesis 18:1
God appeared to Abraham at the Oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. It was the hottest part of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing. He ran from his tent to greet them and bowed before them.
God appeared to Abraham at the Oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. It was the hottest part of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing. He ran from his tent to greet them and bowed before them.
Genesis 18:10
One of them said, "I'm coming back about this time next year. When I arrive, your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the tent opening, just behind the man.
One of them said, "I'm coming back about this time next year. When I arrive, your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the tent opening, just behind the man.
Numbers 11:23
God answered Moses, "So, do you think I can't take care of you? You'll see soon enough whether what I say happens for you or not."
God answered Moses, "So, do you think I can't take care of you? You'll see soon enough whether what I say happens for you or not."
Deuteronomy 7:21
So don't be intimidated by them. God , your God, is among you— God majestic, God awesome. God , your God, will get rid of these nations, bit by bit. You won't be permitted to wipe them out all at once lest the wild animals take over and overwhelm you. But God , your God, will move them out of your way—he'll throw them into a huge panic until there's nothing left of them. He'll turn their kings over to you and you'll remove all trace of them under Heaven. Not one person will be able to stand up to you; you'll put an end to them all.
So don't be intimidated by them. God , your God, is among you— God majestic, God awesome. God , your God, will get rid of these nations, bit by bit. You won't be permitted to wipe them out all at once lest the wild animals take over and overwhelm you. But God , your God, will move them out of your way—he'll throw them into a huge panic until there's nothing left of them. He'll turn their kings over to you and you'll remove all trace of them under Heaven. Not one person will be able to stand up to you; you'll put an end to them all.
1 Samuel 14:6
Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come on now, let's go across to these uncircumcised pagans. Maybe God will work for us. There's no rule that says God can only deliver by using a big army. No one can stop God from saving when he sets his mind to it."
Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come on now, let's go across to these uncircumcised pagans. Maybe God will work for us. There's no rule that says God can only deliver by using a big army. No one can stop God from saving when he sets his mind to it."
2 Kings 4:16
Elisha said to her, "This time next year you're going to be nursing an infant son." "O my master, O Holy Man," she said, "don't play games with me, teasing me with such fantasies!"
Elisha said to her, "This time next year you're going to be nursing an infant son." "O my master, O Holy Man," she said, "don't play games with me, teasing me with such fantasies!"
Job 36:5
"It's true that God is all-powerful, but he doesn't bully innocent people. For the wicked, though, it's a different story— he doesn't give them the time of day, but champions the rights of their victims. He never takes his eyes off the righteous; he honors them lavishly, promotes them endlessly. When things go badly, when affliction and suffering descend, God tells them where they've gone wrong, shows them how their pride has caused their trouble. He forces them to heed his warning, tells them they must repent of their bad life. If they obey and serve him, they'll have a good, long life on easy street. But if they disobey, they'll be cut down in their prime and never know the first thing about life. Angry people without God pile grievance upon grievance, always blaming others for their troubles. Living it up in sexual excesses, virility wasted, they die young. But those who learn from their suffering, God delivers from their suffering.
"It's true that God is all-powerful, but he doesn't bully innocent people. For the wicked, though, it's a different story— he doesn't give them the time of day, but champions the rights of their victims. He never takes his eyes off the righteous; he honors them lavishly, promotes them endlessly. When things go badly, when affliction and suffering descend, God tells them where they've gone wrong, shows them how their pride has caused their trouble. He forces them to heed his warning, tells them they must repent of their bad life. If they obey and serve him, they'll have a good, long life on easy street. But if they disobey, they'll be cut down in their prime and never know the first thing about life. Angry people without God pile grievance upon grievance, always blaming others for their troubles. Living it up in sexual excesses, virility wasted, they die young. But those who learn from their suffering, God delivers from their suffering.
Psalms 93:1
God is King, robed and ruling, God is robed and surging with strength. And yes, the world is firm, immovable, Your throne ever firm—you're Eternal!
God is King, robed and ruling, God is robed and surging with strength. And yes, the world is firm, immovable, Your throne ever firm—you're Eternal!
Psalms 95:3
And why? Because God is the best, High King over all the gods. In one hand he holds deep caves and caverns, in the other hand grasps the high mountains. He made Ocean—he owns it! His hands sculpted Earth!
And why? Because God is the best, High King over all the gods. In one hand he holds deep caves and caverns, in the other hand grasps the high mountains. He made Ocean—he owns it! His hands sculpted Earth!
Micah 7:18
Where is the god who can compare with you— wiping the slate clean of guilt, Turning a blind eye, a deaf ear, to the past sins of your purged and precious people? You don't nurse your anger and don't stay angry long, for mercy is your specialty. That's what you love most. And compassion is on its way to us. You'll stamp out our wrongdoing. You'll sink our sins to the bottom of the ocean. You'll stay true to your word to Father Jacob and continue the compassion you showed Grandfather Abraham— Everything you promised our ancestors from a long time ago.
Where is the god who can compare with you— wiping the slate clean of guilt, Turning a blind eye, a deaf ear, to the past sins of your purged and precious people? You don't nurse your anger and don't stay angry long, for mercy is your specialty. That's what you love most. And compassion is on its way to us. You'll stamp out our wrongdoing. You'll sink our sins to the bottom of the ocean. You'll stay true to your word to Father Jacob and continue the compassion you showed Grandfather Abraham— Everything you promised our ancestors from a long time ago.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now Caiaphas was he which gave council to the Jews,.... The chief priests and Pharisees, who met in council about Jesus,
John 11:47, the counsel he gave was,
that it was expedient that one man should die for the people; and which advice was given out of ill will and malice to Christ, and to prevent, as he thought, the people of the Jews being destroyed by the Romans; though the words have a very good sense which he did not understand. The people Christ was to die for, was not all the, people of the world, nor only the people of the Jews, nor all of them; but all the elect of God, whom God has chosen for his special and peculiar people, and has given to Christ as such: these Christ were to die for, and did, not merely as a martyr, to confirm his doctrine to them, or as an example to teach them meekness, patience, and courage, but in the room and stead of them, as a surety for them; and it was expedient that he should, in such sense, die for them, because of his suretyship engagements, that he might make satisfaction to the law and justice of God, and procure the salvation of his people, and send forth the Spirit to make application of it to them.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Which gave counsel ... - John 11:49-50. This is referred to here, probably, to show how little prospect there was that Jesus would have justice done him in the hands of a man who had already pronounced on the case.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse John 18:14. Caiaphas was he which gave counsel, &c.] Therefore he was an improper person to sit in judgment on Christ, whom he had prejudged and precondemned: see on John 11:50-52. But Christ must not be treated according to the rules of justice: if he had, he could not have been put to death.
