John 18:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 18:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 18:14 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 18:14 — KJV
“Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.”
— John 18:14 (KJV)
John 18:14 in Context — About the Book of John
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Cross-References for John 18:14
“Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.”
Shares key themes with John 18:14: expedient, one, should
“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”
Shares key themes with John 18:14: now, one, should
“And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father. followed: Heb. done put his...: Heb. gave charge concerning his house”
Shares key themes with John 18:14: gave, counsel, one
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with John 18:14: now, counsel, one
“Now when all the princes, and all the people, which had entered into the covenant, heard that every one should let his manservant, and every one his maidservant, go free, that none should serve themselves of them any more, then they obeyed, and let them go.”
Shares key themes with John 18:14: now, one, should
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