Albert Barnes Commentary John 11:52

"and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered abroad." — John 11:52 (ASV)

Should gather together in one. All His chosen among the Jews and Gentiles .

The children of God. This is spoken not of those who were then Christians, but of all whom God should bring to Him; all who would be, in the mercy of God, called, chosen, sanctified among all nations (John 10:16).

Scattered abroad (John 10:16; Ephesians 2:14–17).