11:49-52 How could an unbeliever like Caiaphas prophesy Jesus' death?
11:49-52 How could an unbeliever like Caiaphas prophesy Jesus' death?
John points out that Caiaphas did not say this of his own volition (CP V51).
Although Caiaphas was ungodly God used His high-priestly office to bring forth this prophesy as He also used Balaam, an ungodly high priest in the Old Testament to reveal His will (CP Nu 22:19-38).
Caiaphas was responsible for what he said - he meant Jesus had to be killed (CP Jn 18:12-14) but God intended his words as a reference to Jesus' atoning death for the sins of the world, making Jews and Gentiles one in Christ (CP Eph 2:11-18; 3:6; 1Jn 2:2).
12:1-3 See comments on Mt 26:6-13 and Lu 7:36-39
12:13 See comments on Mt 21:9
12:14-15 See comments on Mt 21:1-7