John 11:18

Now Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem,

Text-Critical English NT

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 been in the tomb for four days already.

19and many of the Jews had joined the women who were with Martha and Mary, to console them about their brother.

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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 afraid.

Revelation 14:20Then the winepress was trodden outside the city, and blood came out of the winepress, as high as a horse's bridle, for one 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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