John 11:55

And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 11:55

BSB

Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover.

AKJV

And the Jews' passover was near at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.

CPDV

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.

ERV

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.

NHEB

Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves.

SMT

And the Jews' pascha was near: and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the pascha, that they might purify themselves.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 11:55

AndG1161ConjunctiontheJews'G2453Adjective passoverG3957Noun Neuter wasG2258VerbnighathandG1451Adverb andG2532Conjunction manyG4183Adjective wentG305VerboutofG1537PrepositionthecountryG5561Noun Feminine upG1519PrepositiontoJerusalemG2414Noun Location beforeG4253PrepositionthepassoverG3957Noun Neuter toG2443Conjunction purifyG48Verb themselvesG1438

Commentary for John 11:55

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 11:55

Summary

Jewish pilgrims prepare for Passover festival observance

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Pilgrims gather for Passover

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD