Bible Verses About "Who Was Caiaphas in the Bible"
Caiaphas was the Jewish high priest who presided over the council that condemned Jesus and handed Him over to Pilate to be crucified.
Caiaphas was the Jewish high priest who presided over the council that condemned Jesus and handed Him over to Pilate to be crucified.
"And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not." — John 11:49-51 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Caiaphas in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not."
"Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses?"
"And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem."
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