John 11:48-50

Worldwide English (New Testament)

⁴⁸ If we do not stop him, everybody will believe on him. Then the Roman rulers will come and break down our holy town and our nation.'

⁴⁹ One of them, Caiaphas, was high priest that year. He said to them, `You know nothing.

⁵⁰ You do not understand. It is better for us if one person dies for the people. Then the whole nation will not be broken down.'