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John 18:14 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should perish for the people. "
John 18:14
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12 So the detachment, the commanding officer, and the officers of the Jews seized Jesus and bound him,
13 and led him to Annas first, for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.
14 Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should perish for the people.
15 Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest;
16 but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought in Peter.
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John 18:1
"When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples entered."
John 18:2
"Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples."
John 18:3
"Judas then, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons."
John 18:4
"Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went out and said to them, “Who are you looking for?”"
John 18:5
"They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.” Judas also, who betrayed him, was standing with them."
John 18:6
"When therefore he said to them, “I am he,” they went backward and fell to the ground."
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