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;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And this spake he not of himself,.... Not of his own devising and dictating, but by the Spirit of God; as a wicked man…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Not of himself - Though he uttered what proved to be a true prophecy, yet it was accomplished in a way which he did not…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
This spake he not of himself - Wicked and worthless as he was, God so guided his tongue that, contrary to his intention,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 11:45-57
We have here an account of the consequences of this glorious miracle, which were as usual; to some it was a savour of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
not of himself Like Saul, Caiaphas is a prophet in spite of himself.
being high priest None but a Jew would be likely to…
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