⁵¹ Now this he did not say on his own authority; but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,

⁵¹ He did not say this on his own; as high priest at that time he was led to prophesy that Jesus would die for the entire nation.

⁵¹ Now this he said not of himself: but, being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation;