<p>11:51- see on Jn. 5:4.</p><p><i>Now this he said not of himself</i>- An example of where the power of inspiration is such that men were moved to speak far beyond their own personal understanding or intention.</p><p><i>But being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation</i>- The terms he used and the logic followed was all as it were put in his mouth. But &quot;the nation&quot;, the true Israel, was thereby redefined as those who believe in the Lord and accept His death for them.</p>