John 11:18
And Bethany was bisidis Jerusalem, as it were fiftene furlongis.
Wycliffe (portions)
In The King James Version
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
In Context
17And so Jhesus cam, and foond hym hauynge thanne foure daies in the graue.
19And many of the Jewis camen to Mary and Martha, to coumforte hem of her brothir.
Cross References
John 6:19Therfor whanne thei hadden rowid as fyue and twenti furlongis or thretti, thei seen Jhesus walkynge on the see, and to be neiy the boot; and thei dredden.
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 →