John 11:51

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

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation be not destroyed.

52and not for that nation only, but that he should collect into one body the children of God wherever dispersed.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:22Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have we not cast out devils? and in thy name done many miracles?

John 10:15As the Father knoweth me, so know I 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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