John 11:51

And this he did not speak of his own accord: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation;

Revised King James 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 do you consider that it is expedient for you, that one man should die for the people, so that the whole nation should not perish.

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

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Cross References

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

John 10:15Just as 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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