John 11:50
John · New Testament · Chapter 11
“Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.”John 11:50
What Does John 11:50 Mean?
John 11:50 is found in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 50 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to John 11:50 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 20:28“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”John 18:14“Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.”2 Samuel 17:2“And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:”Jonah 1:12“And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.”Luke 24:46“And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:”John 16:7“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.”2 Corinthians 5:14“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:”John 19:12“And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.”Romans 3:8“And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.”2 Kings 6:31“Then he said, God do so and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.”Jeremiah 40:15“Then Johanan the son of Kareah spake to Gedaliah in Mizpah secretly, saying, Let me go, I pray thee, and I will slay Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and no man shall know it: wherefore should he slay thee, that all the Jews which are gathered unto thee should be scattered, and the remnant in Judah perish?”Micah 3:10“They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity.”John 11:48“If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.”2 Corinthians 8:10“And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.”
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