Therefore Jesus no longer moved about publicly among the Jews. Instead he withdrew to a region near the desert, to a village called Ephraim, where he stayed with his disciples — following the Sanhedrin's death-plot decision, Jesus withdraws from public ministry in Judea, retreating to a town in the desert region (likely near the wilderness east of Jerusalem). This withdrawal marks the transition from public ministry toward the passion events. The seclusion with His disciples allows focused preparation for the coming crucifixion.

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