Verse Comparison: John 11:55
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
It was almost time for Passover. Many of the Jewish people who lived out in the country had come to Jerusalem to get themselves ready for the festival.
Darby English Version
But the passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the passover, that they might purify themselves.
Good News Bible
The time for the Passover Festival was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to perform the ritual of purification before the festival.
International Standard Version
Now the Jewish Passover was approaching, and before the Passover many people from the countryside went up to Jerusalem to purify themselves.
King James Version
And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.
New American Standard Bible
Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover to purify themselves.
New International Version
When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, many went up from the country to Jerusalem for their ceremonial cleansing before the Passover.
New King James Version
And the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went from the country up to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now the Passover of the Jews drew near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover to purify themselves.
Young's Literal Translation
And the passover of the Jews was nigh, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the passover, that they might purify themselves;
