John 11:51 - These words were not uttered in relation to his situation, but rather that of Jesus, whom as high priest he foretold should die for the nation.
John 11:52 - For God’s Word is not limited to one nation but for all mankind.
John 11:53 - From that day on, they met together to plan how they would kill him.
John 11:54 - Jesus stopped being around the Jews and went away to Ephraim where he worked with His disciples.
John 11:55 - And the Jews’ passover was near: and many traveled from the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
John 11:56 - As they stood in the temple they talked among themselves and looked for Jesus, they asked each other if they thought Jesus would attend the feast.
John 11:57 - Both the head priests and Pharisees commanded that any man who knew his whereabouts should provide the information so that he could be taken into official custody.
