John 11:52,Ephesians 1:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:52

Should gather together in one - All his chosen among the Jews and Gentiles. See John 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, John 10:16. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 11:49-52

John 11:49-52. One of them, named Caiaphas, &c. While some of the council seemed apprehensive of the danger of attempting any thing against Jesus, and, as is probable from John 12:42, urged the unlawfulness of what was proposed to be done, from the consideration of Christ’s innocence and miracles, Caiaphas, who, among the many sudden revolutions which happened in the government about that time, was high- priest that year That memorable year in which Christ was to die; said unto them,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 11:45-57

117. Jews plot to kill Jesus (John 11:45-57)As a result of his miraculous works, Jesus was becoming more famous every day. The Sanhedrin feared that the nation might accept him as the leader of a messianic uprising against Rome, which would lead to Rome’s intervention. The outcome could be the loss of the Jews’ religious privileges and even the destruction of their temple (John 11:45-48).Caiaphas, who was high priest and president of the Sanhedrin, suggested they get rid of Jesus and so remove... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 11:52

gather together. Compare John 10:16 with Jeremiah 23:3 ; Jeremiah 31:10 . children . Greek teknon. App-108 . were scattered abroad = had been scattered. See Leviticus 26:33 .Deuteronomy 28:64 .Jeremiah 9:16 . Ezekiel 12:15 ; Ezekiel 22:15 , &c. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 11:52

And not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered abroad.These thoughts are an extension of Caiaphas' prophetic words that Jesus should die for the "people." John here interpreted the words "die for the people" in a far wider frame of reference than Caiaphas ever intended. His view of "the people" was not merely limited to the Jewish nation but further restricted to mean only himself and the other evil priests who were running... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 11:49-52

John 11:49-52. And—Caiaphas, being the high-priest that same year, said, &c.— It is well known, that the high-priesthood among the Jews was not annual; but the manyrevolutions about this period might justify thepresent manner of speaking, which signifies no more, as some think, than in those days, or at that time. See Luke 3:2. Others, however, imagine, that the expression is emphatical; that year, that memorable year, in which Christ was to die; it was the last and chief of Daniel's... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 11:52

52. and not for that nation only, &c.—These are the Evangelist's words, not Caiaphas'. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 11:45-57

2. The responses to the raising of Lazarus 11:45-57Again Jesus’ words and works divided the Jews (cf. John 6:14-15; John 7:10-13; John 7:45-52; John 10:19-21). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 11:47-53

The official response 11:47-53The raising of Lazarus convinced Israel’s leaders that they had to take more drastic action against Jesus. John recorded this decision as the high point of Israel’s official rejection of God’s Son so far. This decision led directly to Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 11:51-52

John interpreted Caiaphas’ words for his readers. He viewed Caiaphas’ statement as a prophecy. He spoke God’s will as the high priest even though he did not realize he was doing so. Caiaphas’ motive was, of course, completely contrary to God’s will, but God overruled to accomplish His will through the high priest’s selfish advice.Caiaphas unconsciously prophesied that Jesus would die as a substitute for the Israelite nation (cf. Isaiah 53:8). The outcome of His death would be the uniting of... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 11:52

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 11:49-52

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 11:45-57

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 11:52

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 11:52

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 11:49-52

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 11:52

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 11:45-57

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 11:47-53

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 11:51-52

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