John 11:55 - The Message55-56 The Jewish Passover was coming up. Crowds of people were making their way from the country up to Jerusalem to get themselves ready for the Feast. They were curious about Jesus. There was a lot of talk of him among those standing around in the Temple: “What do you think? Do you think he’ll show up at the Feast or not?” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176955 And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition55 Now the Jewish Passover was at hand, and many from the country went up to Jerusalem in order that they might purify and consecrate themselves before the Passover. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)55 Now the passover of the Jews was at hand: and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the passover, to purify themselves. See the chapterCommon English Bible55 It was almost time for the Jewish Passover, and many people went from the countryside up to Jerusalem to purify themselves through ritual washing before the Passover. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version55 Now the Passover of the Jews was near. And many from the countryside ascended to Jerusalem before the Passover, so that they might sanctify themselves. See the chapter |