John 11:18
Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, a little less than two miles away,
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
In Context
17When Jesus arrived, He found that Lazarus had already spent four days in the tomb.
19and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.
Cross References
John 6:19When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.
Revelation 14:20And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and the blood that flowed from it rose as high as the bridles of the horses for a distance of 1,600 stadia.
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 →