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An Unwitting Prophet
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon highlight the profound irony in Caiaphas's statement. While he spoke from political expediency, intending to save the nation from Roman trouble, God used his words to prophesy a core gospel truth: it was indeed necessary for one man, Jesus, to die for the salvation of His people. This shows God's sovereignty, using even the words of His enemies to declare His plan.
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Albert Barnes
On John 18:14
18th Century
Theologian
Which gave counsel, etc. (John 11:49–50). This is referred to him, probably, to show how little prospect there was that Jesus …
AT Robertson
On John 18:14
He which gave command (ο συμβουλευσας). First aorist active articular participle of συμβουλευω, old verb (Matthew 26:4…
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:13–14
19th Century
Bishop
And led him away to Annas first.—For an account of Annas, compare the note on Luke 3:2 and Acts 4:6. This trial before Annas was p…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 18:14
19th Century
Preacher
Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
In this, utterin…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:14
With the willing surrender of Jesus, the arrest was complete. The “commander” was the officer in charge, possibly the executive of the Roman garris…
John Calvin
On John 18:14
16th Century
Theologian
Who had given counsel to the Jews. The Evangelist repeats the opinion of Caiaphas, which we previously considered; for God employed the fo…
John Gill
On John 18:14
17th Century
Pastor
Now Caiaphas was he who gave council to the Jews The chief priests and Pharisees, who met in council about Jesus, ([Refer…
Matthew Henry
On John 18:13–27
17th Century
Minister
Simon Peter denied his Master. The particulars have been noticed in the remarks on the other Gospels. The beginning of sin is as the letting forth …