John 18:14

Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 18:14

BSB

Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.

AKJV

Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

CPDV

Now Caiaphas was the one who had given counsel to the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die for the people.

ERV

Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

NHEB

Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jewish leaders that it was expedient that one man should perish for the people.

SMT

And Caiaphas was he having counselled the Jews, that it is profitable for one man to be destroyed for the people.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 18:14

NowG1161Conjunction CaiaphasG2533Noun MasculinewasheG2258Verb whichG3588gavecounselG4823VerbtotheJewsG2453Adjective thatG3754ConjunctionitwasexpedientG4851VerbthatoneG1520 manG444Noun MasculineshoulddieG622Verb forG5228PrepositionthepeopleG2992Noun Masculine

Commentary for John 18:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 18:14

Summary

Caiaphas had advocated Jesus' death for political expediency

Place

High priest's residence

Event

Caiaphas' counsel recalled

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD