John 11:18
Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
In Context
17When Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.
19Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them about their brother.
Cross References
John 6:19When they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were afraid.
Revelation 14:20The winepress was stomped outside the city, and blood poured out from it up to the height of a horse's bridle, for 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 →