John 11:51

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 do ye consider that it is expedient for us, that one man die for the people, and not the whole nation perish.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 7:22Many will say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in thy name, and in thy name cast out demons, and in thy name do many miracles?

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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