51 He did not say this on his own, but as high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation,
51 And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
51 He did not say this of his own accord, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,
51 He didn't say this of his own accord, but as Chief Priest that year he unwittingly prophesied that Jesus was about to die sacrificially for the nation,
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.
52 and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one.
52 And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
52 and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.
52 and not only for the nation but so that all God's exile-scattered children might be gathered together into one people.
52 and not for that nation only, but also that He would gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad.
52 And not only for that nation, but to bring together and unite all the children of God scattered around the world.
(Read John 11:47-53)
There can hardly be a more clear discovery of the madness that is in man's heart, and of its desperate enmity against God, than what is here recorded. Words of prophecy in the mouth, are not clear evidence of a principle of grace in the heart. The calamity we seek to escape by sin, we take the most effectual course to bring upon our own heads; as those do who think by opposing Christ's kingdom, to advance their own worldly interest. The fear of the wicked shall come upon them. The conversion of souls is the gathering of them to Christ as their ruler and refuge; and he died to effect this. By dying he purchased them to himself, and the gift of the Holy Ghost for them: his love in dying for believers should unite them closely together.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 11:51
Commentary on John 11:47-53
(Read John 11:47-53)
There can hardly be a more clear discovery of the madness that is in man's heart, and of its desperate enmity against God, than what is here recorded. Words of prophecy in the mouth, are not clear evidence of a principle of grace in the heart. The calamity we seek to escape by sin, we take the most effectual course to bring upon our own heads; as those do who think by opposing Christ's kingdom, to advance their own worldly interest. The fear of the wicked shall come upon them. The conversion of souls is the gathering of them to Christ as their ruler and refuge; and he died to effect this. By dying he purchased them to himself, and the gift of the Holy Ghost for them: his love in dying for believers should unite them closely together.