John 11:52
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 in other translations
| BSB | and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one. |
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| WEB | and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad. |
| ASV | and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered abroad. |
| YLT | and not for the nation only, but that also the children of God, who have been scattered abroad, he may gather together into one. |
| DARBY | and not for the nation only, but that he should also gather together into one the children of God who were scattered abroad. |
| BBE | And not for that nation only, but for the purpose of uniting in one body the children of God all over the world. |
| Webster | And not for that nation only, but that also he should assemble in one the children of God that were scattered abroad. |
What does John 11:52 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 11:47-54
47-54. What do we? for this man doeth many miracles--"While we trifle, 'this man,' by His 'many miracles,' will carry all before Him; the popular enthusiasm will bring on a revolution, which will precipitate the Romans upon us, and our all will go down in one common ruin." What a testimony to the reality of our Lord's miracles, and their resistless effect, from His bitterest enemies!
Barnes' Notes
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, Jn 10:16.
(l) "not for that nation only" Isa 49:6, Rom 3:29, 1Jn 2:2 (m) "scattered abroad" Jn 10:16, Eph 2:14-17
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 11:47-53
There can hardly be a more clear discovery of the madness that is in man's heart, and of its desperate enmity against God, than what is here recorded. Words of prophecy in the mouth, are not clear evidence of a principle of grace in the heart. The calamity we seek to escape by sin, we take the most effectual course to bring upon our own heads; as those do who think by opposing Christ's kingdom, to advance their own…
John 11:52 in the original Greek
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Cross references for John 11:52
- John 10:16
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
- Isaiah 49:6
And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
- 1 John 2:2
And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
- 1 Peter 1:1
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
- Ephesians 1:9-10
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
- Ephesians 2:14-22
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. …
- Revelation 5:9
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
- Romans 9:25-26
As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved. And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.
- Colossians 1:20-23
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
- Revelation 7:9-10
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
- Romans 3:29
Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
- Luke 2:32
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1:29; 12:32; Ps 22:15,27; 72:19; Isa 49:6; Lu 2:32; Ro 3:29; 1Jo 2:2
Re 5:9; 7:9,10
gather.
10:16; Ge 49:10; Ps 102:22,23; Isa 11:10-12; 49:18; 55:5; 56:8; 60:4
Mt 25:31-34; Eph 1:9,10; 2:14-22; Col 1:20-23
the children.
Ho 1:10; Ac 18:10; Ro 4:17; 8:29,30; 9:25,26; Eph 1:5; 3:11
2Th 2:13,14
that were.
Eze 11:16,17; 34:12; Eph 2:14-17; Jas 1:1; 1Pe 1:1
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Context
- John 11:51
And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
- John 11:52
And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
- John 11:53
Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
John 11:52 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y no solamente por aquella nación, mas también para que juntase en uno los hijos de Dios que estaban derramados. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | et non pas seulement pour la nation, mais aussi pour rassembler en un les enfants de Dieu dispersés. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | und nicht für die Nation allein, sondern auf daß er auch die zerstreuten Kinder Gottes in eins versammelte. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | et non tantum pro gente, sed ut filios Dei, qui erant dispersi, congregaret in unum. |