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John 18:14
Now Caiphas was he who had given the counsel to the Jews: That it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
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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.
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
13 And they led him away to Annas first, for he was father-in-law to Caiphas, who was the high priest of that year. 14 Now Caiphas was he who had given the counsel to the Jews: That it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus: and so did another disciple. And that disciple was known to the high priest and went in with Jesus into the court of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door without. The other disciple therefore, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the portress and brought in Peter. 17 The maid therefore that was portress saith to Peter: Art not thou also one of this man’s disciple? He saith I am not. 18 Now the servants and ministers stood at a fire of coals, because it was cold, and warmed themselves. And with them was Peter also, standing and warming himself. 19 The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples and of his doctrine. 20 Jesus answered him: I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in the synagogue and in the temple, whither all the Jews resort: and in secret I have spoken nothing. 21 Why askest thou me? Ask them who have heard what I have spoken unto them. Behold they know what things I have said. 22 And when he had said these things, one of the servants standing by gave Jesus a blow, saying: Answerest thou the high priest so?
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 17:21
But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sara shall bring forth to thee at this time in the next year.
But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sara shall bring forth to thee at this time in the next year.
Genesis 18:1
And the Lord appeared to him in the vale of Mambre as he was sitting at the door of his tent, in the very heat of the day.
And the Lord appeared to him in the vale of Mambre as he was sitting at the door of his tent, in the very heat of the day.
Genesis 18:2
And when he had lifted up his eyes, there appeared to him three men standing near to him: and as soon as he saw them, he ran to meet them from the door of his tent, and adored down to the ground.
And when he had lifted up his eyes, there appeared to him three men standing near to him: and as soon as he saw them, he ran to meet them from the door of his tent, and adored down to the ground.
Genesis 18:10
And he said to him: I will return and come to thee at this time, life accompanying, and Sara, thy wife, shall have a son. Which when Sara heard, she laughed behind the door of the tent.
And he said to him: I will return and come to thee at this time, life accompanying, and Sara, thy wife, shall have a son. Which when Sara heard, she laughed behind the door of the tent.
Numbers 11:23
And the Lord answered him: Is the hand of the Lord unable? Thou shalt presently see whether my word shall come to pass or no.
And the Lord answered him: Is the hand of the Lord unable? Thou shalt presently see whether my word shall come to pass or no.
Deuteronomy 7:21
Thou shalt not fear them, because the Lord thy God is in the midst of thee, a God mighty and terrible:
Thou shalt not fear them, because the Lord thy God is in the midst of thee, a God mighty and terrible:
Deuteronomy 30:3
The Lord thy God will bring back again thy captivity, and will have mercy on thee, and gather thee again out of all the nations, into which he scattered thee before.
The Lord thy God will bring back again thy captivity, and will have mercy on thee, and gather thee again out of all the nations, into which he scattered thee before.
1 Samuel 14:6
And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armour: Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised, it may be the Lord will do for us: because it is easy for the Lord to save either by many, or by few.
And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armour: Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised, it may be the Lord will do for us: because it is easy for the Lord to save either by many, or by few.
2 Kings 4:16
He said to her: At this time, and this same hour, if life be in company, thou shalt have a son in thy womb. But she answered: Do not, I beseech thee, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie to thy handmaid.
He said to her: At this time, and this same hour, if life be in company, thou shalt have a son in thy womb. But she answered: Do not, I beseech thee, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie to thy handmaid.
Job 36:5
God doth not cast away the mighty, whereas he himself also is mighty.
God doth not cast away the mighty, whereas he himself also is mighty.
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.
