Why does the Bible say that people were always “going up” to Jerusalem?
Because Jerusalem sits upon a hill, and no matter what direction you approach from, you will always be going up to it. The city is located 2,474 feet (754 meters)…
About 75 pounds of myrrh and aloes were placed on the body of Jesus.
Read John 19:39. Some versions say 100 pounds, but a Roman pound, the greek word is “litra” was 12 ounces, not 16 ounces.