John 11:51

This however he spake not of himself, but being high-priest at that time he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation:

1770 John Worsley NT

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 consider, that it is better for us that one man should die for the people, than that the whole nation should perish.

52and not for the Jewish nation only, but that he might also gather together the children of God that are dispersed.

Read all of John 11

Cross References

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 devils, and in thy name have wrought many miracles? and I will then declare unto them,

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study John 11:51