John 11:52-56
John 11:52
And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
John 11:53
Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
John 11:54
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.
John 11:55
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 11:56
Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?