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John 11:49 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for John 11:49 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 11 verse 49 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all ,”
John 11:49 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 11:49
Caiaphas, that year's high priest, speaks with unconscious prophetic authority. His position gives weight to his pragmatic calculation despite his evil intent. The phrase 'that same year' emphasizes the providential timing—the year of Jesus' sacrifice. Caiaphas' insult 'ye know nothing at all' reveals arrogant certainty while he himself unknowingly speaks God's truth. This demonstrates how God uses even evil agents to accomplish His purposes, validating Joseph's words: 'ye thought evil...but God meant it unto good' (Gen 50:20).
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Cross-References for John 11:49
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“the scribes”
“but being high priest that year”
“for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas”
“Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.”
“the word of God came to John”
“with Caiaphas”
“however”
“let him become a fool”
“or of the Pharisees?”
“and good evil; who put darkness for light”