John 11:18

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, only about two miles away;

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17so when Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been four days in the tomb.

19so a number of the Jews had gone to Martha and Mary to sympathize with them concerning their brother.

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Cross References

John 6:19After they had rowed three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking upon the sea, and drawing near to the boat, and they were terrified;

Revelation 14:20And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and blood gushed out of the winepress, even to the bridles of the horses, as far as two hundred miles.

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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