John.11.51

He didn't say this of his own accord, but as Chief Priest that year he unwittingly prophesied that Jesus was about to die sacrificially for the nation,

John.11.51

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

John.11.51

Now this he did not say on his own authority; but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,

John.11.51

This prophecy that Jesus should die for the entire nation came from Caiaphas in his position as high priest. He didn't think of it himself; he was inspired to say it.