John 11:18

Now Bethany was near to Jerusalem, about two miles away;

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

In Context

17Now when Jesus came, he made the discovery that Lazarus had been put into the earth four days before.

19And a number of Jews had come to Martha and Mary to give them comfort about their brother.

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Cross References

John 6:19After they had gone three or four miles they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near to the boat; and they had great fear.

Revelation 14:20And the grapes were crushed under foot outside the town, and blood came out from them, even to the head-bands of the horses, two hundred miles.

Matthew Henry on John 11:18-33

Christ at Bethany. 17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. 18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: 19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. 20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of… Read the whole commentary →

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