John 11:18
Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, less than two miles off:
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
In Context
17When Jesus came, he found that he had been in the tomb four days already.
19And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Cross References
John 6:19So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near to the boat: and they were afraid.
Revelation 14:20And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and blood came out of the winepress, as high as the horses' bridles, for a distance of a thousand and 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 →