John 11:49 nasb — But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all,

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"But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all,"

— John 11:49, NASB

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John 11 — Context

46

But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them the things which Jesus had done.

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Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, "What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs.

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"If we let Him go on like this, all men will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation."

49

But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all,

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nor do you take into account that it is expedient for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish."

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Now he did not say this on his own initiative, but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation,

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and not for the nation only, but in order that He might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

John 11:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:49 say?
John 11:49 in the NASB reads: “But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all,”
Where is John 11:49 in the Bible?
John 11:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 49.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 11:49.
What translation should I read John 11:49 in?
John 11:49 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 11:49?
John 11:49 reads (NASB): “But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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