John 11:51

51He did not say this on his own, but as high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation,

51Now he did not say this on his own, but as he was high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation;

51Now he did not say this [simply] on his own initiative; but being the high priest that year, he [was unknowingly used by God and] prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation, [Is 53:8]

51Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation,

51Now this he said not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation;

51This spake hee not of himselfe: but being hie Priest that same yere, he prophecied that Iesus should die for that nation:

51Now he didn’t say this of himself, but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,

51He did not say this on his own because he was high priest at that time. He prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation.

51Caiaphas did not say this because he had thought it by himself. No, he was speaking as a prophet, because he was the leader of the priests that year. That is why he said that Jesus would die on behalf of Israel's people.

51And he did not say this of himself, but being chief priest of that year, he prophesied that Jesus was about to die for the nation,