John 18:14

The Betrayal of Jesus

13They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.14Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.

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Berean Standard Bible
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.
American Standard Version (1901)
Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Bible in Basic English
It was Caiaphas who had said to the Jews that it was in their interest for one man to be put to death for the people.
Free Bible Version
Caiaphas was the one who had told the Jews, “It's better that one man die for the people.”
Geneva Bible 1599
And Caiaphas was he, that gaue counsel to the Iewes, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
King James (Authorized) Version
Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
One Unity Resource Bible
Now it was Caiaphas [Rock that hollows itself out] who advised the Jews [Praisers] that it was expedient that one man should perish for the people.
Plain English Version
(Before that time, Cayafas told the Jewish Leaders Council that it is a lot better for this man to die, instead of the people.)
Translation for Translators
Caiaphas was the one who previously advised the Jewish Council that it would be better if one man died for the sake of the people than for all the people of the Jewish nation to die.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Now Caiaphas was the one who had given the advice to the Jews that it would be better that one man die for the people.
Noah Webster Bible
Now Caiaphas was he who gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
World English Bible
Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should perish for the people.
Young's Literal Translation
and Caiaphas was he who gave counsel to the Jews, that it is good for one man to perish for the people.