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.
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.
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.
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;
