Neville Goddard on John 11:45-53 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read John 11 in context

Scripture Focus

45Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

46But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

47Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.

48If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.

49And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,

50Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.

51And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;

52And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

53Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.

John 11:45-53

Biblical Context

In John 11:45-53, many believe Jesus after witnessing miracles, while others report to the authorities; Caiaphas prophesies that one man should die for the people, signaling a broader gathering of the children of God.

Neville's Inner Vision

In the scene you behold, the believing crowd represents the inner conviction that the Christ idea is real and moving. The others who carry reports to the Pharisees symbolize your scattered thoughts—doubt, fear, and attachment to old forms—going outward to claim control. The high council’s question, What do we? reveals the mind’s resistance when a fresh truth presents itself. Caiaphas’ remark that it is expedient for one man to die for the people speaks not of mere politics, but of the deeper law of consciousness: the old self must die for the emergence of a higher unity. Not for that nation alone, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God scattered abroad—this is the truth your imagination is ready to reveal when you persist in the assumption that you are one with all beings. The crisis you witness is the birth pangs of inner unity; belief that feels threatened becomes the very force uniting you with your true kingdom.