the dell · noun — nominative singular masculine, a proper name
was
ἦνēn
G2258
I (thou
which
ὁho
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied · article — nominative singular masculine
counsel
συμβουλεύσαςsumbouleusas
G4823
to give (or take) advice jointly · verb — aorist active participle, nominative singular masculine
Jews
ἸουδαίοιςIoudaiois
G2453
Judæan · noun — dative plural masculine, a people name
that
ὅτιhoti
G3754
demonstrative · conjunction
that
συμφέρειsumpherei
G4851
to bear together (contribute) · verb — present active indicative, 3rd person singular
one
ἕναhena
G1520
one · adjective — accusative singular masculine
man
ἄνθρωπονanthrōpon
G444
from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)) · noun — accusative singular masculine
die
ἀπόλλυμιapóllymi
G622
to destroy fully (reflexively
for
ὑπὲρhuper
G5228
"over" · preposition
people
λαοῦ.¶laou
G2992
a people (in general · noun — genitive singular masculine
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Cross-references
John 11:49-52 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
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Commentary
Matthew Henry on John 18:13-27
We have here an account of Christ's arraignment before the high priest, and some circumstances that occurred therein which were omitted by the other evangelists; and Peter's denying him, which the other evangelists had given the story of entire by itself, is interwoven with the other passages. The crime laid to his charge having relation to religion, the judges of the spiritual court took it to fall directly under their cognizance. Both Jews and Gentiles seized him, and so both Jews and Gentiles tried and condemned him, for he died for the sins of both. Let us go over the story in order.
I. Having seized him, they led him away to Annas first, before they brought him to the court that was sat…
Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people--(Also see on Mar 14:53.)
Adam Clarke on John 18:14
Caiaphas was he which gave counsel, etc. - Therefore he was an improper person to sit in judgment on Christ, whom he had prejudged and precondemned: see on Joh 11:50-52 (note). But Christ must not be treated according to the rules of justice: if he had, he could not have been put to death.
John Gill on John 18:14
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…
Josephus relates that this Caiaphas bought the high priesthood for this year. No wonder then if a wicked high priest judged wickedly. A man who was advanced to the priesthood by avarice, would keep himself there by injustice.
"Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people." Why doth the Evangelist again remind us of his prophecy? To show that these things were done for our salvation. And such is the exceeding force of truth, that even enemies proclaimed these things beforehand. For lest the listener, hearing of bonds, should be confounded, he reminds him of that prophecy, that the death of Jesus was the salvation of the world.
The sacred and holy Victim, then, that is, Christ, was captured by the malice of Annas and the services of his hirelings; and, ensnared within the net, was led to him that compassed and instigated the slaughter of the innocent. This was Caiaphas, and he was adorned with the office of the priesthood. And by his questions he seems to have begun the shedding of blood, as he also is convicted of having originated the impious enterprise. He receives Jesus bound, and, as the fruit of his counsel and impious designs, the miserable man committed the most impious act that has ever been committed. For what can be more grievous than impiety against Christ?
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Dictionary and topics
Caiaphas — The Jewish high priest (A.D. 27-36) at the beginning of our Lord’s public ministry, in the reign of Tiberius (Luke 3:2), and also at the time of his condemnation and crucifixion (Matt. 26:3, 57; John…
Caiaphas, Or Caiaphas — (depression), in full Joseph CAIAPHAS, high priest of the Jews under Tiberius. (Matthew 26:3,57; John 11:49; 18:13,14,24,28; Acts 4:6) The procurator Valerius Gratus appointed him to the dignity, He…
Caiaphas · Prophesies concerning Jesus — Prophesies concerning Jesus
Court · .COMPOSITION OF, AND MO — .COMPOSITION OF, AND MO
Prisoners · Jesus — Jesus
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John Calvin on John 18:10-14
John 18:10-14
10. Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear; and the servant's name was Malchus. 11. Jesus therefore said to Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which my Father hath given me? 12. Then the band, and the captain, and officers of the Jews, took Jesus, and bound him; 13. And led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest of that year. 14. And Caiaphas was he who had given counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
10. Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it. The Evangelist now describes the foolish…
one man should die for the people: Caiaphas had previously made this political analysis (11:49-50). John points out the irony of this statement. Jesus’ death did not bring Israel political salvation—it brought spiritual salvation to all who believe.
