John 11:53

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51. 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;

52. John 11:52

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

54. John 11:54

    Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

55. John 11:55

    And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.

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