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John 11:55

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

English Standard Version

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

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