• John 11:49
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 49 εἷς One δέ but τις some ἐξ out of αὐτῶν them Καιάφας, Caiaphas, ἀρχιερεὺς chief priest ὢν being τοῦ of the ἐνιαυτοῦ year ἐκείνου, that, εἶπεν said αὐτοῖς to them Ὑμεῖς YOU οὐκ not οἴδατε have known οὐδέν, nothing,

  • John Study Notes—Chapter 11
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 11:49

      high priest: When Israel functioned as an independent nation, the high priest held his office for life. (Nu 35:25) However, during the Roman occupation of Israel, the rulers assigned by Rome had authority to appoint and to depose the high priest. (See Glossary, “High priest.”) Caiaphas, appointed by the Romans, was a skillful diplomat who held his office longer than any of his immediate predecessors. He was appointed about 18 C.E. and remained in office until about 36 C.E. By saying that Caiaphas was high priest that year, that is, in 33 C.E., John apparently meant that Caiaphas’ term as high priest included the memorable year in which Jesus was executed.​—See App. B12 for the possible location of Caiaphas’ house.