53
So from that day forth they took counsel that they might put him to death.
54
Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed from there into the country near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples.
55
Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand. Many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover, to purify themselves.
56
Then they sought for Jesus and spoke one with another, as they stood in the temple, "What do you think? Isn`t he coming to the feast?"
57
Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had commanded that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it, that they might seize him.