John 11:50 cpdv — Nor do you realize that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the entire nation shou…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Nor do you realize that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the entire nation should not perish.” "

— John 11:50, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 11 — Context

47

And so, the high priests and the Pharisees gathered a council, and they were saying: “What can we do? For this man accomplishes many signs.

48

If we leave him alone, in this way all will believe in him. And then the Romans will come and take away our place and our nation.”

49

Then one of them, named Caiaphas, since he was the high priest that year, said to them: “You do not understand anything.

50

Nor do you realize that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the entire nation should not perish.”

51

Yet he did not say this from himself, but since he was the high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation.

52

And not only for the nation, but in order to gather together as one the children of God who have been dispersed.

53

Therefore, from that day, they planned to put him to death.

John 11:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:50 say?
John 11:50 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Nor do you realize that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the entire nation should not perish.” ”
Where is John 11:50 in the Bible?
John 11:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 50.
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 11:50.
What translation should I read John 11:50 in?
John 11:50 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 11:50?
John 11:50 reads (CPDV): “Nor do you realize that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the entire nation should not perish.” ” 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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