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John 11:52 KJV
John · chapter 11 · verse 52
And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.John 11:52 · King James Version
John 11:52 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.
51And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
52And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
53Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
54Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
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Key words (Strong's)
- togethersynagōto gather together, to gather, to draw together, collect, of fishes, of a net in which…G4863 →
- childrenteknonoffspring, children, child, a male child, a son, metaph., the name transferred to that…G5043 →
- nationethnosa multitude associated or living together, a company, troop, swarm, a multitude of…G1484 →
- onlymonononly, alone, butG3440 →
- Godtheosa god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities, the Godhead, trinity, God the…G2316 →
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We have here an account of the consequences of this glorious miracle, which were as usual; to some it was a savour of life unto life, to others of death unto death. I. Some were invited by it, and induced to believe.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 45-57