Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Caiaphas was the same guy who had told the Jewish leaders earlier that it would be better for one person to die than for the whole nation to suffer.
Sometimes the people making the decisions think they're being practical, but they're missing the bigger picture.
📚 Historical Context
Caiaphas served as the high priest of the Jews during the time of Jesus' ministry, a period marked by tension between Jewish leaders and Roman authorities. In an earlier event recorded in John 11, he advised that it was better for one man to die for the nation to prevent widespread unrest and potential Roman retaliation. This statement is referenced here as Jesus faces arrest, highlighting the political motivations behind the religious leaders' actions.
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