John 11:52
New International Version
and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one.

New Living Translation
And not only for that nation, but to bring together and unite all the children of God scattered around the world.

English Standard Version
and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

Berean Standard Bible
and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one.

Berean Literal Bible
and not for the nation only, but also that children of God, those having been scattered, He might gather together into one.

King James Bible
And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

New King James Version
and not for that nation only, but also that He would gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad.

New American Standard Bible
and not for the nation only, but in order that He might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

NASB 1995
and not for the nation only, but in order that He might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

NASB 1977
and not for the nation only, but that He might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

Legacy Standard Bible
and not for the nation only, but in order that He might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

Amplified Bible
and not only for the nation, but also for the purpose of gathering together into one body the children of God who have been scattered abroad.

Christian Standard Bible
and not for the nation only, but also to unite the scattered children of God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and not for the nation only, but also to unite the scattered children of God.

American Standard Version
and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered abroad.

Contemporary English Version
Yet Jesus would not die just for the Jewish nation. He would die to bring together all of God's scattered people.

English Revised Version
and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered abroad.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He prophesied that Jesus wouldn't die merely for this nation, but that Jesus would die to bring God's scattered children together and make them one.

Good News Translation
and not only for them, but also to bring together into one body all the scattered people of God.

International Standard Version
and not only for the nation, but that he would also gather into one the children of God who were scattered abroad.

Majority Standard Bible
and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one.

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

New Heart English Bible
and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

Webster's Bible Translation
And not for that nation only, but that also he should assemble in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

Weymouth New Testament
and not for the nation only, but in order to unite into one body all the far-scattered children of God.

World English Bible
and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and not for the nation only, but that also the children of God, who have been scattered abroad, He may gather together into one.

Berean Literal Bible
and not for the nation only, but also that children of God, those having been scattered, He might gather together into one.

Young's Literal Translation
and not for the nation only, but that also the children of God, who have been scattered abroad, he may gather together into one.

Smith's Literal Translation
And not for the nation alone, but that also the children of God, scattered, should be gathered into one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And not only for the nation, but to gather together in one the children of God, that were dispersed.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And not only for the nation, but in order to gather together as one the children of God who have been dispersed.

New American Bible
and not only for the nation, but also to gather into one the dispersed children of God.

New Revised Standard Version
and not for the nation only, but to gather into one the dispersed children of God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And not only for the sake of the people, but also to gather together the children of God who are scattered abroad.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And not only in place of the nation, but so that also the children of God who had scattered, he would gather together into one.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and not for the nation only, but that he should gather into one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

Godbey New Testament
And not only for the nation, but that He may gather into one the children of God dispersed abroad.

Haweis New Testament
and not for that nation only, but that he should collect into one body the children of God wherever dispersed.

Mace New Testament
and not for that nation only, but likewise to reassemble the dispersed children of God into one body.

Weymouth New Testament
and not for the nation only, but in order to unite into one body all the far-scattered children of God.

Worrell New Testament
and not for that nation only, but that He might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered abroad.

Worsley New Testament
and not for the Jewish nation only, but that he might also gather together the children of God that are dispersed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Plot to Kill Jesus
51Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation, 52and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one. 53So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.…

Cross References
Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”

Isaiah 53:6
We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.

Ezekiel 34:23
I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd.

Ezekiel 37:21-22
you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. / I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. Then they will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms.

Zechariah 10:8-10
I will whistle for them to gather, for I have redeemed them; and they will be as numerous as they once were. / Though I sow them among the nations, they will remember Me in distant lands; they and their children will live and return. / I will bring them back from Egypt and gather them from Assyria. I will bring them to Gilead and Lebanon until no more room is found for them.

Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

Matthew 15:24
He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

Matthew 18:11
For the Son of Man came to save the lost.

Matthew 20:28
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

John 10:16
I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.

John 17:21
that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.

Acts 2:39
This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”

Acts 10:45
All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

Romans 3:29-30
Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, / since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.


Treasury of Scripture

And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

not.

John 1:29
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

John 12:32
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

Psalm 22:15,27
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death…

gather.

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.

Genesis 49:10
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Psalm 102:22,23
When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD…

the children.

Hosea 1:10
Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.

Acts 18:10
For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

Romans 4:17
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

that were.

Ezekiel 11:16,17
Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come…

Ezekiel 34:12
As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.

Ephesians 2:14-17
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; …

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John 11
1. Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.
45. Many Jews believe.
47. The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus.
49. Caiaphas prophesies.
54. Jesus hides himself.
55. At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him.














and not only for the nation
This phrase highlights the initial scope of Jesus' mission as perceived by many of His contemporaries. The "nation" refers to Israel, God's chosen people, who were expecting a Messiah to deliver them. The Greek word for "nation" is "ethnos," which can also mean a group of people or a tribe. Historically, the Jewish people were anticipating a political savior who would restore Israel's national sovereignty. However, this phrase sets the stage for a broader understanding of Jesus' mission, indicating that His purpose transcends national boundaries.

but also to gather together
The Greek word for "gather together" is "synagō," which means to bring together or assemble. This reflects a unifying mission, emphasizing the inclusivity of Jesus' work. In the historical context, the Jewish diaspora was scattered across the Roman Empire, and there was a longing for unity among the people of God. This phrase suggests a spiritual gathering, a bringing together of believers into a single community under Christ.

into one
The concept of "one" here is significant, as it denotes unity and oneness in Christ. The Greek word "heis" implies singularity and unity. This reflects the theological truth that in Christ, there is no division; all believers are united as one body. This unity is a central theme in the New Testament, where the church is often described as the body of Christ, with each member being an integral part of the whole.

the children of God
This phrase identifies those who are part of this gathering. The term "children of God" is a profound identity marker for believers, indicating a familial relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The Greek word "tekna" for "children" emphasizes the idea of being born into a family. Scripturally, this reflects the new birth and adoption into God's family, a theme that is echoed throughout the New Testament.

who are scattered abroad
The phrase "scattered abroad" uses the Greek word "diaskorpizō," which means to disperse or scatter. This reflects the historical reality of the Jewish diaspora, but it also speaks to the spiritual scattering of God's people due to sin and separation from God. The imagery here is reminiscent of the Good Shepherd gathering His sheep, a theme that Jesus Himself uses to describe His mission. It underscores the redemptive work of Christ in bringing together those who were once far off, uniting them in His love and purpose.

(52) And not for that nation only.--Caiaphas had said "die for the people," using the word which meant the people of the Jews. St. John said, "die for that nation," using the wider word which meant the nation as one of the nations of the earth. He now passes to a wider meaning still. He has lived to see a partial fulfilment of the ingathering of the "other sheep" of John 10:16, and he thinks of that death as for God's children in all nations, who shall be one flock under one shepherd.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

not
οὐχ (ouch)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

only
μόνον (monon)
Adverb
Strong's 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

nation,
ἔθνους (ethnous)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.

but
ἀλλ’ (all’)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

also
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[for]
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

the
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

scattered
διεσκορπισμένα (dieskorpismena)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1287: From dia and skorpizo; to dissipate, i.e. to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander.

children
τέκνα (tekna)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.

of God,
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

to gather [them] together
συναγάγῃ (synagagē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

one.
ἕν (hen)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.


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