John 11:52

"Now he didn’t say this of himself, but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the providence of God, showing how even the actions and words of evil men can be used by Him to fulfill His purpose. The high priest's unwitting prophecy points forward to Jesus' sacrificial death, underscoring that Christ’s atonement was divinely ordained despite human wickedness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 52. Should gather together in one. All his chosen among the Jews and Gentiles. See Joh 10:16. The children of God. This is spoken not of those who were then Christians, but of all whom God should bring to him; all who would be, in the mercy of God, called, chosen, sanctified among all nations, Joh 10:16. {l} "not for that nation only" Isa 49:6; Ro 3:29; 1 Jo 2:2 {m} "scattered abroad" Joh 10:16; Eph 2:14-17 __________________________________________________________________

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