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John 11:51

Now this he said not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation;

Revised Version 1895

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 ye take account that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.

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

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Cross References

Numbers 22:28And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

Numbers 24:14And now, behold, I go unto my people: come, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.

1 Samuel 23:9And David knew that Saul devised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

Isaiah 53:5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Matthew 7:22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out devils, and by thy name do many mighty works?

John 10:15even as the Father knoweth 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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