King James Version
John 11:52 in the King James Version says “And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abr...” — study this verse from John chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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 · KJV
Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
Jesus 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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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“for that”
G5228"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
“nation”
G1484a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“that were scattered abroad”
G1287to dissipate, i.e., (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander
“he should gather together”
G4863to lead together, i.e., collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
“in”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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