John 11:18

(Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away,

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17So when Jesus had come, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days.

19and many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.)

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Cross References

John 6:19Then, after they had rowed some three or four miles, they see Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat; and they were afraid.

Revelation 14:20And the winepress was trampled outside the city, and blood came out of the winepress up to the horses' bridles, for a thousand six hundred 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 →

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