John 11:50

Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 11:50

BSB
You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish."
AKJV
Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
CPDV
Nor do you realize that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the entire nation should not perish."
ERV
nor do ye take account that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
NHEB
nor do you consider that it is advantageous for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish."
SMT
Neither turn ye in your thoughts that it is profitable to us, that one man die for the people, and the nation perish not.

Commentary for John 11:50

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 11:50
Summary
High priest advocates sacrificial death to preserve nation
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Caiaphas proposes sacrificial solution
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative