John 11:50
“Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Nor consider that it is expedient for us,.... Priests, Levites, Pharisees, the sanhedrim, and ecclesiastical rulers of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
It is expedient for us - It is better for us. Literally, “It is profitable for us.” That one man should die - Jesus they…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Nor consider - Ye talk more at random than according to reason, and the exigencies of the case. There is a various…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 11:45-57
We have here an account of the consequences of this glorious miracle, which were as usual; to some it was a savour of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
expedient for us For us members of the Sanhedrin. But the better reading gives, foryou half-hearted Pharisees.
that one…
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