John 11:48 (WEB)
If we leave him alone like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”
Catechism · 2
The Mysteries of Christ's Life
“But his miracles can also be occasions for "offence"; they are not intended to satisfy people's curiosity or desire for magic Despite his evident miracles some people reject Jesus; he is even accused of acting by the power of demons.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Jn 11:47-48; Mk 3:22.
Jesus Died Crucified
“To those who feared that "everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy both our holy place and our nation", the high priest Caiaphas replied by prophesying: "It is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation should not perish."” — Catechism footnote: Jn 11:48-50.
Fathers and councils · 31
Augustine of Hippo
“For they said, “If we let Him thus alone, all men will believe on Him; and the Romans will come, and take away both our place and nation.”” — editor's note: John xi. 48.
Read the whole comment“Thou wilt deliver Me from the contradictions of them who said, “If we send Him away, all the world will go after Him.”” — editor's note: John xi. 48, xii. 19.
Read the whole comment“And therefore were they bound by the lust of temporal things, fearing to spare the Lord, lest they should lose their place by “the Romans:” and rushing violently on the stone of offence and rock of stumbling, they fell from the heavenly hope: to whom the blindness in part of Israel hath happened,…” — editor's note: John xi. 48.
Read the whole comment“For the Jews slew Christ, lest they should lose their place.” — editor's note: John xi. 48.
Read the whole comment“For they said, “If we shall have let Him go, there will come the Romans, and will take away from us both place and kingdom.”” — editor's note: John xi. 48.
Read the whole comment““If we shall have let Him go alive, there will come the Romans, and will take away from us both place and nation.”” — editor's note: John xi. 48.
Read the whole comment“But when they saw great multitudes then following the Lord, preaching the kingdom of Heaven, and doing wonderful things, the rulers of that city said, “If we shall have let Him go, all men will go after Him, and there shall come the Romans, and shall take from us both place and nation.”” — editor's note: John xi. 48.
Read the whole comment“What profit to them was Caiaphas in saying, “If we shall have let go this man thus, there will come the Romans, and take away from us both place and kingdom”?” — editor's note: John xi. 48.
Read the whole comment“And those of Caiaphas: “It is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.”” — editor's note: Chap. xi. 48, 50.
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John Chrysostom
“Ver.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“And much as they said, “Let us put Him to death, lest the Romans come and take away our place and nation;”and after they had put Him to death, this came to pass; so also here; their object was to crucify Him publicly, that they might injure His fame, and the contrary result took place.” — editor's note: John xi. 48. [Freely paraphrased.]
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Catena Aurea on Matthew
- Remigius of AuxerreCatena Aurea on Matthew
“…explains what their envy was, when he says, “Behold, the world is gone after him;” [John 12:19] and, “If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him.” [John 11:48] Observe also that in place of what Matthew says, “Jesus, who is called Christ,” Mark says, “Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews?”…” — the author cites it
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Catena Aurea on John
- Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on John
Such a miracle as this should have drawn forth wonder and praise. But they make it a reason of plotting against His life: Then gathered the chief priests and Pharisees a council, and said, What do we?
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
But they had no thought of believing. The miserable men only consulted how they might hurt and kill Him, not how themselves might be saved from death. What do we? for this Man doeth many miracles.
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
Him of whose divinity they had received such certain proofs, they call only a man.
Read the whole comment - OrigenCatena Aurea on John
This speech is an evidence of their audacity and blindness: of their audacity, because they testified that He had done many miracles, and yet thought that they could contend successfully against Him, and that He…
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
They say this to alarm the people; as if they were incurring the suspicion of setting up an usurper. If, say they, the Romans in crowds follow Him, they will suspect us of setting up a tyranny, and will destroy our…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
Or, they were afraid that, if all believed in Christ, none would remain to defend the city of God and the temple against the Romans: since they thought that Christ’s teaching was directed against the temple, and…
Read the whole comment - OrigenCatena Aurea on John
Mystically: It was fit that the Gentiles should occupy the place of them of the circumcision; because by their fall salvation came to the Gentiles. (non occ.). The Romans represent the Gentiles, being the rulers of…
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
When they hesitated, and asked, What do we? one of them gave most cruel and shameless advice, viz. Caiaphas, who was1 High Priest that same year.
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
How is it that he is called the High Priest of that year, when God appointed one hereditary High Priest? This was owing to the ambition and contention of parties amongst the Jews themselves, which had ended in the…
Read the whole comment - Alcuin of YorkCatena Aurea on John
Of this Caiaphas Josephus relates, that he bought the priesthood for a year, for a certain sum.
Read the whole comment - OrigenCatena Aurea on John
a The character of Caiaphas is shewn by his being called the High Priest of that same year; the year, viz. in which our Saviour suffered. Being the High Priest that same year, he said unto them, Ye know nothing at…
Read the whole comment - Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on John
He said this with a bad intention, yet the Holy Spirit used his mouth as the vehicle of a prophecy: And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation.
Read the whole comment - OrigenCatena Aurea on John
Not every one that prophesieth is a prophet; as not every one that does a just action is just, he, for example, that does one for vainglory. Caiaphas prophesied without being a prophet, as did Balaam. Perhaps some…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
We learn hence that even bad men may foretell things to come by the spirit of prophecy, which power the Evangelist ascribes to a divine sacrament, he being Pontifex, i. e. High Priest.
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
See the great virtue of the Holy Spirit, in drawing forth a prophecy from a wicked man. And see too the virtue of the pontifical office, which made him, though an unworthy High Priest, unconsciously prophesy. Divine…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
Caiaphas prophesied of the Jewish nation alone; in which nation were the sheep, of which our Lord says, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (Matt. 15:34) But the Evangelist knew that there…
Read the whole comment - Gregory the GreatCatena Aurea on John
His persecutors accomplished this wicked purpose, and put Him to death, thinking to extinguish the devotion of His followers; but faith grew from the very thing which these cruel and unbelieving men thought would…
Read the whole comment - OrigenCatena Aurea on John
Inflamed by the speech of Caiaphas, they determined on killing our Lord: Then from that day forth they took counsel together to put Him to death. Was this then the work of the Holy Spirit, as well as the former, or…
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
They sought before to kill Him; now their resolution was confirmed.
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Cross-references · 23
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 11:47–53 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 27:15–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §596.