John 11:55 - Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now the Jewish Passover was at hand, and many from the country went up to Jerusalem in order that they might purify and consecrate themselves before the Passover.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

It was almost time for the Jewish Passover, and many people went from the countryside up to Jerusalem to purify themselves through ritual washing before the Passover.