John 11:51

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Now he didn’t say this of himself, but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} this{G5124} spake he{G2036}{(G5627)} not{G3756} of{G575} himself{G1438}: but{G235} being{G5607}{(G5752)} high priest{G749} that{G1565} year{G1763}, he prophesied{G4395}{(G5656)} that{G3754} Jesus{G2424} should{G3195}{(G5707)} die{G599}{(G5721)} for that{G5228} nation{G1484};
KJV with Strongs
(51) Now he didn't say this from himself, rather being high priest that year he prophesied that Yeshua was going to die for the nation.
The F.O.G
He didn't say this on his own. As high priest that year, he unknowingly prophesied by the Spirit that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And this he said not of himself, but being chief priest of that year, he did prophesy that Jesus was about to die for the nation,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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