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Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand. Many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover, to purify themselves.
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The Need for Purification
Commentators explain that many people traveled to Jerusalem early for the Passover to undergo ceremonial purification. According to Jewish law, certain impurities, especially contact with a dead body, required a multi-day cleansing process. These early arrivals show the practical and time-consuming nature of sincere religious observance, as devout pilgrims ensured they were ritually clean to celebrate the feast.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Jews' passover. See Barnes on Matthew 26:2, also Matthew 26:3-17.
Its being called the Jews' Passover shows that John wrot…
Was near (ην εγγυς). See 2:13 for the same phrase. This last passover was the time of destiny for Jesus.
Before the…
19th Century
Anglican
And the Jews’ passover was near.—Compare Notes on John 2:13; John 6:4.
Out of the country.—Not t…
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Baptist
They had heard much of him in the country. Country people coming to town want to hear the great minister—to see the great Prophet: so that is their…
16th Century
Protestant
Many from that country went up to Jerusalem. It was not absolutely required that they should purify themselves before sacrificing the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand Which was the fourth passover from Christ's entrance on his public ministry,…
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Before our gospel passover, we must renew our repentance. Thus, by voluntary purification and religious exercises, many, more devout than their nei…
13th Century
Catholic
And the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where He was, he should report it, so that they might apprehend Him.