John 11:51

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

Webster Bible

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 perish not.

52And not for that nation only, but that also he should assemble in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

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Cross References

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

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

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

Isaiah 53:5But he was wounded for our transgression, 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, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out demons? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

John 10:15As the Father knoweth me, even so 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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