John 11:57

11:57 (Now the chief priests and the Pharisees 1  had given orders that anyone who knew where Jesus 2  was should report it, so that they could arrest 3  him.) 4 

1 tn The phrase “chief priests and Pharisees” is a comprehensive name for the groups represented in the ruling council (the Sanhedrin) as in John 7:45; 18:3; Acts 5:22, 26.

2 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

3 tn Or “could seize.”

4 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.