John 11:47

The Plot to Kill Jesus · John 11:45–57
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Translations

Modern
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.
Traditional
Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.
Literal
Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together a council, and they were saying, “What do we do? For this man does many signs.
Latin
Collegerunt ergo pontifices et pharisæi concilium, et dicebant: Quid facimus, quia hic homo multa signa facit?

Interlinear

Greek
English
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.

Notes

The resurrection of Lazarus points to the future death and resurrection of Jesus. The description of Lazarus’s tomb is similar to the description of the tomb Jesus was placed in after he died (11:38, 44; 20:1, 7). Both accounts mention a cave and burial cloths. These details connect the two events and help us see that Lazarus’s story is a sign.

Soon after Lazarus was raised, a woman anointed Jesus for burial (12:3). This act prepared him for his coming death.

Then the time for his glorification began (12:23).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:1–5 Mark 14:1–2 Luke 22:1–2

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caiaphas Eternal Life Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lazarus Miracle Persecution

Topics

Courts of Justice: Sanhedrim or Court of the Seventy: Mentioned in the Latter Part of Sacred History Envy: Priests, of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Escapes to the Town of Ephraim from the Conspiracy Led by Caiaphas, the High Priest Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Received Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Miracles: The Wicked: Often Acknowledge Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Working Miracles: Fulfilled Prudence in Avoiding his Enemies The Pharisees: Often Sought to Destroy Christ