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John 11:51

But this he did not say of himself; but, being high priest that year, prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation;

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

50nor consider that it is profitable for you that one man die for the people, and not that the whole nation perish.

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

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Cross References

Numbers 22:28And Jehovah opened the mouth of the ass, and she said to Balaam, What have I done to thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

Numbers 24:14And now behold, I go to my people: come, I will admonish thee what this people will do to thy people at the end of days.

1 Samuel 23:9And when David knew that Saul devised mischief against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring the ephod.

Isaiah 53:5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed.

Matthew 7:22Many shall say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied through *thy* name, and through *thy* name cast out demons, and through *thy* name done many works of power?

John 10:15as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

Matthew Henry on John 11:46-57

The Consultation of the Pharisees; The Prophecy of Caiaphas; A Conspiracy against Christ. 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. 46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done. 47 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. 48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our… Read the whole commentary →

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