Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
What does John 11:54 mean?
Before our gospel passover we must renew our repentance. Thus by a voluntary purification, and by religious exercises, many, more devout than their neighbours, spent some time before the passover at Jerusalem.
Key themes
LoveFaithTruthIncarnation
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Keep this verse inside John 11:53-54 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Judea Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Jerusalem Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Ephraim Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Taybeh.