John 11:52

and not in behalf of the nation alone, but in order that he might gather into one the widely scattered children of God.

Montgomery New Testament

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 about to die in behalf of the nation,

53So from that day they plotted to kill him.

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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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