44. And presently he that had been dead came forth, bound feet and hands with winding bands; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said to them: Loose him, and let him go.
45. Many therefore of the Jews, who were come to Mary and Martha, and had seen the things that Jesus did, believed in him.
46. But some of them went to the Pharisees, and told them the things that Jesus had done.
47. The chief priests therefore, and the Pharisees, gathered a council, and said: What do we, for this man doth many miracles?
48. If we let him alone so, all will believe in him; and the Romans will come, and take away our place and nation.
49. But one of them, named Caiphas, being the high priest that year, said to them: You know nothing.
50. Neither do you consider that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.