## Now this he said ##

Caiaphas's suggestion is now being explained and identified as a prophecy even though Caiaphas did not realize he was prophesying. This is background information; write it using whatever markers you need to make that clear in your language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])

## die for the nation ##

The word "nation" is used to refer to the people of the nation of Israel. (See [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])