John 11:52

And not for the nation only, but also that he might unite in one body the children of God now scattered far and wide.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

51Now he did not say this of his own accord; but, as high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus was to die for the nation –

53So from that day they plotted to put Jesus to death.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:15My palate is dry as a sherd, my tongue sticks to my jaws; in the dust of death you lay me.

Psalms 72:19And blest be forever his glorious name. Let all the earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.

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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