John 11:54 nasb — Therefore Jesus no longer continued to walk publicly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country near the w…

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"Therefore Jesus no longer continued to walk publicly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim; and there He stayed with the disciples."

— John 11:54, NASB

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John 11 — Context

51

Now he did not say this on his own initiative, but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation,

52

and not for the nation only, but in order that He might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

53

So from that day on they planned together to kill Him.

54

Therefore Jesus no longer continued to walk publicly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim; and there He stayed with the disciples.

55

Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover to purify themselves.

56

So they were seeking for Jesus, and were saying to one another as they stood in the temple, "What do you think; that He will not come to the feast at all?"

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Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where He was, he was to report it, so that they might seize Him.

John 11:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:54 say?
John 11:54 in the NASB reads: “Therefore Jesus no longer continued to walk publicly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim; and there He stayed with the disciples.”
Where is John 11:54 in the Bible?
John 11:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 54.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 11:54.
What translation should I read John 11:54 in?
John 11:54 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 11:54?
John 11:54 reads (NASB): “Therefore Jesus no longer continued to walk publicly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim; and there He stayed with the disciples.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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