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John 11:51

King James Version (KJV)

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John 11:51

Verse 51 of 57

Scripture focus

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

John 11:51 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 11:51

Theological / Devotional

Not of himself. True, Caiaphas had a knowledge of the prophecies, but the divine predictions were but dimly understood. He was concerned about the retention of his power and of the continuance of the national life of the Jews. Nevertheless his words were remarkably prophetic of what Jesus was about to do. Jesus would die, but ironically, the nation that Caiaphas hoped would thereby be saved from dissolution, miserably perished.

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