John 11:50-53

50Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish."

51He did not say this of his own accord, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,

52and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

53So from that day on they made plans to put him to death.