Verse 50

'You do not realize that it is better for you that one man should die for the people than for the whole nation to perish.'

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Referenced Verses

  • John 18:14 : 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be better if one man died for the people.
  • Luke 24:46 : 46 He told them, "This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day.
  • John 11:48 : 48 If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation.
  • John 19:12 : 12 Because of this, Pilate tried to release him. But the Jews kept shouting, "If you release this man, you are not a friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar."
  • Rom 3:8 : 8 Why not say—as some slanderously claim we say—"Let us do evil so that good may result"? Their condemnation is just.