Matthew Poole and continuators on John 11:53

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

They had taken such Counsels before; but now they were more intent than before, having found a juster pretence, viz to prevent a Sedition and Rebellion; and learned of their High Priest, that it was more convenient that one should die, than that a whole Nation should be destroyed. The High Priest had satisfied their Consciences: now they make all the hast they can to put their malicious designs in execution.