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John 11:49

John 11:49
And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all ,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Caiaphas - See the notes at Luk 3:2. Being high-Priest that same year - It is probable that the office of high priest was at first for life, if there was no conduct that rendered the person unworthy…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Caiaphas being the high priest that same year - By the law of Moses, Exo 40:15, the office of high priest was for life, and the son of Aaron's race always succeeded his father. But at this time the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 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 life unto life, to others of death unto death.

I. Some were invited by it, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Caiaphas This was a surname; -who was calledCaiaphas" Mat 26:3 (where see note on the Sanhedrin). His original name was Joseph. Caiaphas is either the Syriac form of Cephas, a -rock," or, according to…