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John 11:53
So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records the Jewish leaders' response immediately following Jesus' declaration about gathering God's scattered children. They convene and resolve to eliminate Him after the public demonstration at Lazarus' tomb.
The words — The verb ἐβουλεύσαντο (ebouleusanto) translates literally to "they plotted" or "they took counsel," denoting a formal deliberation. It governs the ἵνα clause ἀποκτείνωσιν (apokteinōsin), meaning "that they might kill," which specifies the objective of their meeting.
The thread — The same pattern of hostile deliberation appears in Acts 5:33 and Acts 9:23, where authorities similarly resolve to execute those challenging their position. The temporal marker "from that day on" mirrors Nehemiah 4:16, where a decisive shift in posture immediately follows a public confrontation.
Why it lands — The text states that a specific moment of theological revelation triggered a concrete political decision to execute Jesus. It requires the reader to recognize how spiritual confrontation consistently precipitates organized resistance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
Cross-references
- Acts 5:33 When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.
- Acts 9:23 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,
- Nehemiah 4:16 And from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah
- Nehemiah 13:21 but I warned them, “Why are you camping in front of the wall? If you do it again, I will lay hands on you.” From that time on, they did not return on the Sabbath.
- Psalms 2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
- Psalms 31:13 For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.
- Psalms 71:10 For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,
- Psalms 109:4 In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.
- Psalms 113:2 Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore.
- Jeremiah 38:4 Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.”