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

Then they took Jesus from Caiaphas to the governor’s headquarters. It was early morning. They did not enter the headquarters themselves; otherwise they would be defiled and unable to eat the Passover.

You have a custom that I release one prisoner to you at the Passover. So, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”

It was the preparation day for the Passover, and it was about six in the morning. Then he told the Jews, “Here is your king!”

Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that His hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.

Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany where Lazarus was, the one Jesus had raised from the dead.

Now the Passover, a Jewish festival, was near.

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

While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many trusted in His name when they saw the signs He was doing.