John 18:14 net — (Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)

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"(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)"

— John 18:14, NET Bible

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John 18 — Context

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But Jesus said to Peter,“Put your sword back into its sheath! Am I not to drink the cup that the Father has given me?”

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Jesus Before Annas Then the squad of soldiers with their commanding officer and the officers of the Jewish leaders arrested Jesus and tied him up.

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They brought him first to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.

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(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)

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Peter’s First Denial Simon Peter and another disciple followed them as they brought Jesus to Annas.(Now the other disciple was acquainted with the high priest, and he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard.)

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But Peter was left standing outside by the door. So the other disciple who was acquainted with the high priest came out and spoke to the slave girl who watched the door, and brought Peter inside.

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The girl who was the doorkeeper said to Peter,“You’re not one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” He replied,“I am not.”

John 18:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 18:14 say?
John 18:14 in the NET Bible reads: “(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)”
Where is John 18:14 in the Bible?
John 18:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 14.
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 18:14.
What translation should I read John 18:14 in?
John 18:14 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 18:14?
John 18:14 reads (NET): “(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)” 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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