John 11:55 web — Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand. Many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify the…

World English Bible

"Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand. Many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves."

— John 11:55, World English Bible

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John 11 — Context

52

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

53

So from that day forward they took counsel that they might put him to death.

54

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed from there into the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples.

55

Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand. Many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves.

56

Then they sought for Jesus and spoke one with another, as they stood in the temple, "What do you think--that he isn't coming to the feast at all?"

57

Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had commanded that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it, that they might seize him.

John 11:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:55 say?
John 11:55 in the World English Bible reads: “Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand. Many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves.”
Where is John 11:55 in the Bible?
John 11:55 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 55.
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 11:55.
What translation should I read John 11:55 in?
John 11:55 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 11:55?
John 11:55 reads (WEB): “Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand. Many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves.” 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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