Caiaphas

Christ before Caiaphas (Matthias Stomer, C.E.17th century)

Caiaphas (c. 14 B.C.E.– c. C.E.46) was the Jewish high priest, during the years of Jesus' ministry, in accordance with Josephus.

Quotes from Caiaphas

• (To the members of the Sanhedrin, who were worried that because of the uproar caused by Jesus the Romans would destroy Israe) Nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.
  • Gospel of John 11:50 NKJV.

• (To Jesus) I put You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.
  • Gospel according to Matthew 26:63 NKJV.

• [To the members of the Sanhedrin, after Jesus had confirmed that he considered himself the Son of God] Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! What further need do we have of witnesses? Look, now you have heard His blasphemy!
  • Matthew 26:65 NKJV.

Note

1. Hebrew: יוֹסֵף בַּר קַיָּפָא, romanized: Yōsēf bar Qayyāfā; Koinē Greek: Καϊάφας, romanized: Kaïáphas [ka.i'a.φas]

Sources

• Metzger, Bruce M.; Coogan, Michael D., eds. (1993). The Oxford Companion to the Bible. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-504645-5.
• Bond, Helen Catharine (2004). Caiaphas: Friend of Rome and Judge of Jesus?. Louisville: Westminster John Knox. ISBN 0-664-22332-X.
• NETBible: Caiaphas
  • This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Joseph Caiphas". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

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