And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
49. Then one of them, named Caiaphas. It was a short consultation, for Caiaphas did not allow them to hesitate long. He holds out that there is but one way of purchasing safety, and that is, to slay an innocent man.
We have here an account of the consequences of this glorious miracle, which were as usual; to some it was a savour of life unto life, to others of death unto death. I. Some were invited by it, and induced to believe.
Commenting on John 11:45-57
And one of them, named Caiaphas,.... See Gill on Mat 26:3, See Gill on Luk 3:2, See Gill on Joh 18:13. being the high priest that same year; the high priesthood originally was not annual, but for life; but towards the close of the second temple, it came into the hands of the king, to appoint who would to be high priest (o); and it...