John 11:51

But this from himself he spake not, but because he was high priest of that year, he prophesied that Jeshu should die for the people,

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 reason that it is expedient for us that one man die for the people, and not all the people perish.

52and not only for (that) people, but also that the children of Aloha who are dispersed he should gather into one.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:22Multitudes will say to me in that day My Lord, my Lord, in thy name have we not prophesied, and in thy name ejected devils, and in thy name performed many mighty works?

John 10:15As my Father knoweth me (and) I know my Father, and my life I lay down for the flock.

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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