John 11:55

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

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

And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand : and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.