Verse 52. Should gather together in one. All his chosen among the Jews and Gentiles. See Joh 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, Joh 10:16.

{l} "not for that nation only" Isa 49:6; Ro 3:29; 1 Jo 2:2

{m} "scattered abroad" Joh 10:16; Eph 2:14-17