And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
The Jewish Passover was coming up soon, and tons of people were already heading to Jerusalem early to get themselves spiritually ready for the celebration.
Sometimes the best part of the celebration is taking time to prepare your heart first.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Jesus, the Passover was a major Jewish festival that commemorated God's deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as described in the Old Testament. Jews from various regions would travel to Jerusalem to observe this feast and undergo ritual purification, which was required by Jewish law to ensure they were ceremonially clean. This verse in John 11:55 occurs just before Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, highlighting the heightened religious activity leading up to his crucifixion.
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