John 10:40
And he went again to the other side of the Jordan, to the place where John first gave baptism; and he was there for a time.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
In Context
39Then again they made an attempt to take him; but he got away from them.
Cross References
John 1:28These things took place at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was giving baptism.
John 7:1After this, Jesus went from place to place in Galilee. He did not go about in Judaea, because the Jews were looking for a chance to put him to death.
Matthew Henry on John 10:40-42
Christ Retires beyond Jordan. 39 Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand, 40 And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. 41 And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true. 42 And many believed on him there. We have here the issue of the conference with the Jews. One would have thought it would have convinced and melted them, but their hearts were hardened. Here… Read the whole commentary →