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John 11:51 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 11:51 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 11 verse 51 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
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Commentary on John 11:51
John provides inspired commentary: Caiaphas prophesied 'not of himself.' Despite personal evil, his high priestly office carried prophetic function. The Old Testament pattern continues—God speaks through the office regardless of the officer's character (Num 22-24). Caiaphas unknowingly prophesied that Jesus would die 'for that nation'—substitutionary atonement in precise language. This demonstrates God's meticulous sovereignty: even the plot to kill Jesus fulfills redemptive prophecy. The high priest who condemns the sacrifice becomes the mouthpiece for sacrifice's meaning.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 11:51
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“and shall have nothing: and the people of the prince who shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end of it shall be with a flood”
“For he hath made him to be sin for us”
“God sent out his Son”
“Bring here the ephod.”
“but to serve”
“when he goes in before Yahweh: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel on his heart before Yahweh continually.”
“Yahweh didn't answer him”
“'Lord”
“and she said to Balaam”
“and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith”