⁵³ In that moment, they cemented their intentions to have Jesus executed.

⁵⁴ From that day forward, Jesus refrained from walking publicly among the people in Judea. He withdrew to a small town known as Ephraim, a rural area near the wilderness, where He set up camp with His disciples.

⁵⁵ The Passover was approaching, and Jews everywhere traveled to Jerusalem early so they could purify themselves and prepare for Passover.