Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

It was Caiaphas who had said to the Jews that it was in their interest for one man to be put to death for the people.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But it was Caiaphas who counselled the Jews that it was better that one man should perish for the people.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should perish for the people.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Caiaphas was he who gave counsel to the Jews, that it is good for one man to perish for the people.