Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.

Bible References

General references

John 11:48
if we let him go on at this rate, all will believe on him; and the Romans will come, and destroy both our temple and nation.
John 18:14
the same Caiaphas, who in council told the Jews, "it was expedient that one man should die for the people."
John 19:12
upon this, Pilate propos'd to release him: but the Jews cried out, if you let this man go, you are not Cesar's friend: he that sets up for king, opposes Cesar.
Luke 24:46
thus it is written, and thus it behov'd Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
Romans 3:8
and why may we not do evil, that good may come?" which is slanderously reported to be our maxim, by some, whose condemnation is just.