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nor do you consider that it is advantageous for us that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.”
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Verse 50. How great is the power of the Holy Ghost? From a wicked mind he brings forth the words of prophecy. And how great is the power attached to the pontifical dignity! For Caiphas having becoming high priest, though unworthy of that dignity, prophesies, not knowing indeed what he says. The Holy Ghost makes use of his tongue only, but touches not his sinful heart. Saint John Chrysostom hom. lxiv in Joan.
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