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 escape thus, all men will believe on him. And the Romans shall come and take away our country and the people."
John 18:14
Caiphas was he that gave counsel to the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
John 19:12
And from thenceforth sought Pilate means to loose him: but the Jews cried, saying, "If thou let him go, thou art not Caesar's friend. For whosoever maketh himself a King, is against Caesar."
Luke 24:46
and said unto them, "Thus is it written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise again from death the third day.
Romans 3:8
And say not rather - as men evil-speak of us, and as some affirm that we say - "Let us do evil, that good may come thereof." Whose damnation is just.