John 11:18
Bethany was just two miles from Jerusalem,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
In Context
17When he arrived, Jesus learned that Lazarus had been in the tomb for four days.
19and many Jews had come to console Mary and Martha at the loss of their brother.
Cross References
John 6:19When they had rowed three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, coming towards the boat. They were very frightened.
Revelation 14:20They were trampled in the winepress outside the city. Blood flowed out of the winepress to the height of a horse's bridle, and to 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 →