John 11:48

If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.

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Other Translations for John 11:48

BSB
If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation."
AKJV
If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.
CPDV
If we leave him alone, in this way all will believe in him. And then the Romans will come and take away our place and our nation."
ERV
If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.
NHEB
If we leave him alone like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation."
SMT
If we let him thus go, all will believe on him: and the Romans will come and take away also our place and nation.

Commentary for John 11:48

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 11:48
Summary
Leaders fear widespread belief will invite Roman intervention
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Leaders express political fears
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative