Now six stone water jars had been set there for Jewish purification. Each contained 20 or 30 gallons.

The Jewish Passover was near, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

After this, a Jewish festival took place, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

Now the Passover, a Jewish festival, was near.

The Jewish Festival of Tabernacles was near,

The Jewish Passover was near, and many went up to Jerusalem from the country to purify themselves before the Passover.

Then the company of soldiers, the commander, and the Jewish temple police arrested Jesus and tied Him up.

They placed Jesus there because of the Jewish preparation and since the tomb was nearby.