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For this man performs many signs. <a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council and were saying, "What are we to do? For this man does many signs. <a href="/kjv/john/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. <a href="/nkjv/john/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council and said, “What shall we do? For this Man works many signs. <a href="/nasb_/john/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council meeting, and they were saying, “What are we doing in regard to the fact that this man is performing many signs? <a href="/nasb/john/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, &#8220What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. <a href="/nasb77/john/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, “What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. <a href="/lsb/john/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Sanhedrin together, and were saying, “What are we doing? For this man is doing many signs. <a href="/amp/john/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the chief priests and Pharisees convened a council [of the leaders in Israel], and said, “What are we doing? For this man performs many signs (attesting miracles). <a href="/csb/john/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the chief priests and the Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and were saying, “What are we going to do since this man is doing many signs? <a href="/hcsb/john/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the chief priests and the Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, &#8220What are we going to do since this man does many signs? <a href="/asv/john/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many signs. <a href="/cev/john/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called the council together and said, "What should we do? This man is working a lot of miracles. <a href="/erv/john/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many signs. <a href="/gwt/john/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the council. They asked, "What are we doing? This man is performing a lot of miracles. <a href="/gnt/john/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> So the Pharisees and the chief priests met with the Council and said, "What shall we do? Look at all the miracles this man is performing! <a href="/isv/john/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the high priests and the Pharisees assembled the Council and said, "What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs. <a href="/msb/john/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, ?What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. <a href="/net/john/11.htm">NET Bible</a> So the chief priests and the Pharisees called the council together and said, "What are we doing? For this man is performing many miraculous signs. <a href="/nheb/john/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, "What are we doing? For this man does many signs. <a href="/wbt/john/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and said, What do we? for this man performeth many miracles. <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore the High Priests and the Pharisees held a meeting of the Sanhedrin. "What steps are we taking?" they asked one another; "for this man is performing a great number of miracles. <a href="/web/john/11.htm">World English Bible</a> The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, “What are we doing? For this man does many signs. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the chief priests, therefore, and the Pharisees, gathered together [the] Sanhedrin and said, “What may we do? Because this Man does many signs? <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council and were saying, "What are we to do? For this man does many signs. <a href="/ylt/john/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the chief priests, therefore, and the Pharisees, gathered together a sanhedrim, and said, 'What may we do? because this man doth many signs? <a href="/slt/john/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then gathered together the chief priests and Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man does many signs.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The chief priests therefore, and the Pharisees, gathered a council, and said: What do we, for this man doth many miracles? <a href="/cpdv/john/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, the high priests and the Pharisees gathered a council, and they were saying: “What can we do? For this man accomplishes many signs. <a href="/nabre/john/11.htm">New American Bible</a> So the chief priests and the Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs. <a href="/nrsvce/john/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the council, and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So the high priests and the Pharisees gathered together and said, What shall we do? for this man does many miracles? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the Chief Priests and the Pharisees were gathered, and they were saying, “What shall we do? This man is doing great miracles.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called together the Sanhedrin, and said: What are we doing? For this man does many signs. <a href="/godbey/john/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees assembled the Sanhedrin, and continued to say, What are we doing? because this man is doing many miracles. <a href="/haweis/john/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The chief priests and Pharisees therefore called the sanhedrim together, and said, What are we about? for this man is doing many miracles. <a href="/mace/john/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> upon this the chief priests and the Pharisees being assembled in council, said, what shall we do? for this man performs many miracles. <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore the High Priests and the Pharisees held a meeting of the Sanhedrin. "What steps are we taking?" they asked one another; "for this man is performing a great number of miracles. <a href="/worrell/john/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The high priests, therefore, and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, "What are we doing? because This Man is doing many signs. <a href="/worsley/john/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Therefore the chief priests and the pharisees held a council and said, What are we doing? for this man worketh many miracles. <a href="/parallel/john/11-47.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4217" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">The Plot to Kill Jesus</a> …46But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-NMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5330.htm" title="5330: Pharisaioi (N-NMP) -- Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.">Pharisees</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: Synēgagon (V-AIA-3P) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">convened</a> <a href="/greek/4892.htm" title="4892: synedrion (N-ANS) -- A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin. ">the Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“What</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poioumen (V-PIA-1P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">are we to do?</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">This</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">is performing</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-ANP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeia (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs.</a> 48If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/7-32.htm">John 7:32</a> When the Pharisees heard the crowd whispering these things about Jesus, they and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him. <a href="/john/12-19.htm">John 12:19</a> Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3-5</a> At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. / “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Mark 14:1-2</a> Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. / “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” <a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Luke 22:2</a> and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Acts 4:16-17</a> “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it. / But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.” <a href="/john/2-18.htm">John 2:18-19</a> On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?” / Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” <a href="/john/5-16.htm">John 5:16-18</a> Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him. / But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.” / Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. <a href="/john/7-45.htm">John 7:45-48</a> Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring Him in?” / “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. / “Have you also been deceived?” replied the Pharisees. ... <a href="/john/9-16.htm">John 9:16</a> Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them. <a href="/john/10-31.htm">John 10:31-33</a> At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him. / But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” / “We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.” <a href="/john/18-14.htm">John 18:14</a> Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people. <a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Matthew 21:45-46</a> When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them. / Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet. <a href="/mark/11-18.htm">Mark 11:18</a> When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching. <a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Luke 19:47-48</a> Jesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him. / Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man does many miracles.gathered.<a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2-4</a> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, … <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3</a> Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,<a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Matthew 27:1,2</a> When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: … What.<a href="/john/12-19.htm">John 12:19</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.<a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Acts 4:16,17</a> Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it… <a href="/acts/5-24.htm">Acts 5:24</a> Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/9-2.htm">Accomplishing</a> <a href="/john/7-45.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-29.htm">Convened</a> <a href="/john/3-1.htm">Council</a> <a href="/john/10-24.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/john/11-36.htm">Held</a> <a href="/john/11-41.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/9-35.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/john/10-38.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-26.htm">Performeth</a> <a href="/john/6-2.htm">Performing</a> <a href="/john/11-46.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/john/7-45.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">Sanhedrim</a> <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/john/9-16.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/john/5-7.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Accomplishing</a> <a href="/john/11-49.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Convened</a> <a href="/acts/4-15.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/john/16-27.htm">Held</a> <a href="/john/11-49.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/john/12-37.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-13.htm">Performeth</a> <a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Performing</a> <a href="/john/11-57.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/john/11-57.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/acts/4-15.htm">Sanhedrim</a> <a href="/acts/4-15.htm">Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/john/12-37.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/john/11-52.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">John 11</div>1. <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.</a> 45. <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Many Jews believe.</a> 47. <a href="/john/11-47.htm">The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus.</a> 49. <a href="/john/11-49.htm">Caiaphas prophesies.</a> 54. <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Jesus hides himself.</a> 55. <a href="/john/11-55.htm">At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin The chief priests and Pharisees were two influential groups within Jewish society. The chief priests were primarily Sadducees, who held significant power in the temple and were known for their aristocratic status and collaboration with Roman authorities. The Pharisees, on the other hand, were a religious group focused on strict adherence to the Law and traditions. The Sanhedrin was the highest Jewish council and court, consisting of 71 members, including the high priest. It held authority over religious and some civil matters. This convening indicates the gravity of the situation, as the Sanhedrin was called to address issues of great importance.and said, “What are we to do? This question reflects the leaders' concern and confusion over how to handle the growing influence of Jesus. Their question is not just about logistics but also about maintaining their authority and control over the people. The leaders were aware that Jesus' actions and teachings were challenging their power and the status quo. This moment is pivotal as it shows their internal struggle and foreshadows their eventual decision to plot against Jesus.This man is performing many signs. The "signs" refer to the miracles Jesus performed, which were seen as evidence of divine authority. In the Gospel of John, signs are significant as they reveal Jesus' identity and mission. The leaders' acknowledgment of these signs indicates that they could not deny the miraculous nature of Jesus' works. However, instead of leading to faith, these signs led to fear and opposition among the religious leaders. This phrase highlights the tension between the undeniable evidence of Jesus' divine power and the leaders' refusal to accept Him as the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests.htm">Chief Priests</a> Religious leaders in charge of temple activities and sacrifices. They were often from the Sadducee sect, which held significant political power. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> A Jewish sect known for strict adherence to the Law and traditions. They often clashed with Jesus over interpretations of the Law. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sanhedrin.htm">Sanhedrin</a> The highest Jewish council and court in Jerusalem, composed of chief priests, elders, and scribes. It held authority over religious and some civil matters. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Referred to indirectly as "this man," He is the one performing many signs, which are miracles that attest to His divine authority and mission. 5. <a href="/topical/s/signs.htm">Signs</a> Miracles performed by Jesus, which serve as evidence of His divine nature and messianic role. In the context of <a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">John 11</a>, the raising of Lazarus is a significant sign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_threat_of_truth_to_power.htm">The Threat of Truth to Power</a> The religious leaders felt threatened by Jesus' miracles because they challenged their authority and control. This reflects how truth can often be perceived as a threat to established power structures. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_signs_and_wonders.htm">The Role of Signs and Wonders</a> Jesus' miracles were not just acts of compassion but also served as signs pointing to His divine identity. Believers are called to recognize and respond to the signs of God's work in their lives. <a href="/topical/f/fear_vs._faith.htm">Fear vs. Faith</a> The Sanhedrin's fear of losing power led them to plot against Jesus. In contrast, believers are encouraged to respond to Jesus' works with faith and trust. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following Jesus may lead to opposition from those in authority. Believers should be prepared to stand firm in their faith despite external pressures. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> The Sanhedrin's failure to recognize Jesus as the Messiah serves as a warning to leaders to seek God's wisdom and discernment in their decisions.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>[(3) LIFE, TRUTH, LIGHT, AND LOVE MORE FULLY MANIFESTED. CORRESPONDING INCREASE OF THE UNBELIEF OF THE JEWS (continued).(b)The council of the Jews. The decree of death against the Giver of Life (<a href="/context/john/11-47.htm" title="Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man does many miracles.">John 11:47-53</a>).(c)The withdrawal to Ephraim. Many seek for Jesus (<a href="/context/john/11-54.htm" title="Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went there to a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.">John 11:54-57</a>).(d)The supper at Bethany. Mary, Judas, the chief priests (love, selfishness, hatred) (<a href="/context/john/12-1.htm" title="Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.">John 12:1-11</a>).(e)The entry into Jerusalem. The King and His people (<a href="/context/john/11-12.htm" title="Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.">John 11:12-19</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 47. - The chief priests and Pharisees therefore gathered a council. If a formal meeting of the great council, if "the Sanhedrin," had been summoned, the article would have been used. (On the Sanhedrin, see Winer, art. "Sanhedrin," in his 'Bib. R. Wort.;' Lange, in loc.; Edersheim, vol. 2:553, etc. This name is Greek (though Hebraized in the Talmud), and signifies the supreme court of the people, resident in Jerusalem, consisting of seventy-one members, with a president, Nasi, and a vice-president, Ab-baith-den.) Extraordinary sessions of the Sanhedrin were called at the house of the high priest, but ordinary sessions in some rooms adjoining the temple. The points submitted to their cognizance were hierarchical and religious. They had at this time lost their actual power of inflicting capital punishment. They were a court of appeal from lower courts in the province, framed after the same model. Pharisees and Sadducees were alike to be found in their number. The family of Annas, his sons, and his son-in-law Caiaphas, were all Sadducees, and embraced the priestly part of the assembly. They were the most deadly enemies of Christ throughout. The Pharisees are scarcely again mentioned in the account of the Passion. The priestly Sadducean party became also bitter enemies of Christianity and of the Church during apostolic times. Here they take the initiative. And they said, What are we about? because this Man is (as we must admit) doing many signs, which will produce a perilous effect among the people. There were certain aspects and views both of the Pharisaic and Sadducean party with which our Lord's teaching coincided. When he denounced ritualism, literalism, and tradition, and laid emphasis on moral law, he had to some extent the ear of the Sadducees; when he cleansed the temple of the priestly bazaar, when he rebuked the secular conceptions of Messianic glory, the Pharisees inwardly rejoiced. Nevertheless, they had both too many g-rounds of criticism and dislike not to combine against him. The council of the nation found it a delicate and difficult task to frame charges in which the entire authorities of the nation and the popular clamor could coincide. <a href="/commentaries/john/11-47.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Pharisees Φαρισαῖοι (Pharisaioi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5330.htm">Strong's 5330: </a> Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary. convened Συνήγαγον (Synēgagon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. the Sanhedrin συνέδριον (synedrion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4892.htm">Strong's 4892: </a> A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said, ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “What Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are we to do? ποιοῦμεν (poioumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. This οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. is performing ποιεῖ (poiei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. many πολλὰ (polla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. signs. σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/11-47.htm">NT Gospels: John 11:47 The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/11-46.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 11:46"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 11:46" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/11-48.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 11:48"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 11:48" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>