John 11:48-50
King James Version
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.
49 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
50 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
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John 11:48-50
New American Standard Bible
48 If we let Him go on like this, all the people will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take over both our [a](A)place and our nation.” 49 But one of them, (B)Caiaphas, (C)who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all, 50 nor are you taking into account that (D)it is in your best interest that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish instead.”
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- John 11:48 Possibly meaning the temple
John 11:48-50
English Standard Version
48 If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and (A)the Romans will come and take away both our (B)place and our nation.” 49 But one of them, (C)Caiaphas, (D)who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. 50 Nor do you understand that (E)it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish.”
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