John 11:52 net — and not for the Jewish nation only, but to gather together into one the children of God who are scattered.)

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"and not for the Jewish nation only, but to gather together into one the children of God who are scattered.)"

— John 11:52, NET Bible

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John 11 — Context

49

Then one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said,“You know nothing at all!

50

You do not realize that it is more to your advantage to have one man die for the people than for the whole nation to perish.”

51

(Now he did not say this on his own, but because he was high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the Jewish nation,

52

and not for the Jewish nation only, but to gather together into one the children of God who are scattered.)

53

So from that day they planned together to kill him.

54

Thus Jesus no longer went around publicly among the Judeans, but went away from there to the region near the wilderness, to a town called Ephraim, and stayed there with his disciples.

55

Now the Jewish Feast of Passover was near, and many people went up to Jerusalem from the rural areas before the Passover to cleanse themselves ritually.

John 11:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:52 say?
John 11:52 in the NET Bible reads: “and not for the Jewish nation only, but to gather together into one the children of God who are scattered.)”
Where is John 11:52 in the Bible?
John 11:52 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 52.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 11:52.
What translation should I read John 11:52 in?
John 11:52 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 11:52?
John 11:52 reads (NET): “and not for the Jewish nation only, but to gather together into one the children of God who are scattered.)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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