John 11:47

Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

Cross-references

John 11:53 Historical context

In John 11:53, the council directly decides to kill Jesus — the immediate outcome of their meeting here.

John 12:19 Parallel

In John 12:19, the Pharisees admit their efforts are futile — the panic from John 11:47 is realized as Jesus' popularity grows.

John 3:2 Contrast

In John 3:2, Nicodemus acknowledges the same miracles as divine credentials — contrasting the leaders' fearful reaction here.

John 7:32 Historical context

In John 7:32, the Pharisees and chief priests send officers to arrest Jesus — an earlier plot culminating in this council.

John 15:24 Parallel

In John 15:24, Jesus says they have no excuse because of his works — exactly the works the leaders here acknowledge.

John 12:10 Parallel

In John 12:10, the chief priests plot to kill Lazarus too — extending the threat from Jesus to the evidence of his miracle.

John 7:26 Parallel

In John 7:26, the crowd wonders why the rulers don't act; this verse shows them finally convening a council.

John 10:25 Parallel

In John 10:25, Jesus says his works testify of him — the very works the leaders here admit he does.

John 9:13 Parallel

In John 9:13, the Pharisees investigate Jesus' healing of the blind man — similar pattern of examining miracles.

Matthew 27:1 Historical context

Matthew 27:1 continues the council's decision to put Jesus to death — the outcome of this gathering.

Luke 22:2 Parallel

Luke 22:2 also records the chief priests' plot to kill Jesus — parallel to this council.

Mark 14:1 Parallel

Mark 14:1 describes the same chief priests seeking to kill Jesus — a parallel account of the conspiracy.

In Matthew 26:3, a similar council of chief priests plots Jesus' death — the same conspiracy as here.

Acts 4:6 Historical context

Acts 4:6 names Annas and Caiaphas — the same high priests present in the John 11:47 council.

Acts 4:16 Parallel

In Acts 4:16, the council uses the same 'What shall we do?' and acknowledges the undeniable sign — mirroring their dilemma over Jesus.

Acts 4:17 Parallel

In Acts 4:17, the council decides to threaten the apostles to stop the spread — the same containment strategy they used against Jesus.

Acts 4:27 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 4:27 identifies the gathering of rulers against Jesus as fulfilling God's plan — including this council.

Psalm 2:2–4 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 2:2-4 foretells rulers conspiring against God's Anointed — the council in John 11:47 fulfills that prophecy.

Acts 5:21 Parallel

In Acts 5:21, the same Sanhedrin gathers again to deal with the apostles' signs — echoing their earlier response to Jesus.

In 1 Kings 12:26, Jeroboam fears losing his kingdom and sets up idolatry — like the leaders' fear of losing power drives their plot against Jesus.

Luke 20:14 Allusion

Luke 20:14 repeats the wicked tenants parable, directly foreshadowing the leaders' plot to kill the beloved son.

Luke 6:11 Parallel

Luke 6:11 describes the same kind of council: after a miracle, they discuss what to do with Jesus, filled with fury.

Mark 15:31 Parallel

Mark 15:31 shows the chief priests mocking Jesus on the cross, revealing their hardened opposition even at his death.

Mark 12:7 Parallel

Mark 12:7's parable of the tenants exactly parallels the leaders' intent to kill the heir; they recognize Jesus' claim.

Matthew 28:12 shows them still scheming after the resurrection, bribing guards — the plot persists beyond death.

Matthew 21:38's parable of the wicked tenants mirrors the council's plot: they see Jesus as the heir and decide to kill him.

Matthew 21:15 shows chief priests indignant at Jesus' miracles and acclamation — the same hostile reaction to His signs, just before plotting.

Hosea 6:9 Parallel

Hosea 6:9 condemns priests who murder like robbers — directly parallels the religious leaders plotting to kill Jesus after His signs.

Exodus 8:19 Parallel

In Exodus 8:19, magicians recognize God's finger but Pharaoh hardens his heart — similar to the leaders seeing Jesus' signs yet rejecting him.

Matthew 27:2 Historical context

Matthew 27:2 shows the leaders delivering Jesus to Pilate — the direct result of the council's plot.

Acts 2:22 Parallel

In Acts 2:22, Peter reminds Israel of Jesus' miracles — the same miracles the leaders here are troubled by.

Psalm 83:5 Parallel

Psalm 83:5 speaks of enemies conspiring together against God — reflecting the united council's plot to kill Jesus for His signs.

Psalm 62:4 Parallel

Psalm 62:4 describes conspirators who inwardly curse while blessing outwardly — mirroring the Sanhedrin's hypocritical plotting against Jesus.

Acts 4:5 Historical context

Acts 4:5 depicts a later gathering of the same rulers — echoing the earlier council in John 11:47.

Matthew 10:17 warns that religious authorities will hand disciples over to councils — echoing the same adversarial role of the Sanhedrin here.

Acts 5:24 Parallel

In Acts 5:24, the leaders are again perplexed by the signs — the same confusion from John 11:47 reappears as the gospel spreads.