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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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Albert Barnes
On John 11:55
18th Century
Theologian
Jews' passover. See Barnes on Matthew 26:2, also Matthew 26:3-17.
Its being called the Jews' Passover shows that John wrot…
AT Robertson
On John 11:55
Was near (ην εγγυς). See 2:13 for the same phrase. This last passover was the time of destiny for Jesus.
Before the…
Charles Ellicott
On John 11:55
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 11:55–56
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Calvin
On John 11:55
16th Century
Theologian
Many from that country went up to Jerusalem. It was not absolutely required that they should purify themselves before sacrificing the …
John Gill
On John 11:55
17th Century
Pastor
And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand
Which was the fourth passover from Christ's entrance on his public ministry,…
Matthew Henry
On John 11:54–57
17th Century
Minister
Before our gospel passover, we must renew our repentance. Thus, by voluntary purification and religious exercises, many, more devout than their nei…