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==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

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