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John 11:55 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 11:55 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 11 verse 55 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.”
John 11:55 (KJV)
Commentary on John 11:55
The Jews' Passover approaches, bringing pilgrims to Jerusalem for ritual purification. This chronological note builds tension—Jesus' death at Passover fulfills typology. The crowds' early arrival for purification rites demonstrates religious devotion to ceremonial law while missing the substance. They cleanse externally for lamb's sacrifice, unknowingly preparing for the Lamb of God's sacrifice. This irony demonstrates how ritualism can blind people to reality. Their purification rites preview the purification Christ's blood will accomplish.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 11:55
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“to sanctify them to Yahweh.”
“and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled”
“and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.”
“and to all who were with him”
“the feast of the Jews”
“Jesus came to Bethany”
“Go to the people, and sanctify them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments,,And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,, וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֶל־מֹשֶׁה לֵךְ אֶל־הָעָם וְקִדַּשְׁתָּם הַיּוֹם וּמָחָר וְכִבְּסוּ שִׂמְלֹתָם׃ ,And the LORD said unto Moses: Go unto the people”
“Peaceably; I am come to sacrifice to Yahweh: sanctify yourselves”
“and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.”
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