John 11:55

55When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, many went up from the country to Jerusalem for their ceremonial cleansing before the Passover.

55Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem from the country prior to the Passover, in order to 11:55 I.e., undergo required cleansing ritualspurify themselves.

55Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover to purify themselves.

55Now the Passover of the Jews was approaching, and many from the country went up to Jerusalem before Passover to purify themselves [ceremonially, so that they would be able to participate in the feast].

55Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover.

55It was almost time for the Jewish Passover Feast. Many people went up from the country to Jerusalem. They went there for the special washing that would make them pure before the Passover Feast.