John 11:18

Bethany was near Jerusalem, the distance being a little less than two miles;

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17On His arrival Jesus found that Lazarus had already been three days in the tomb.

19and a considerable number of the Jews were with Martha and Mary, having come to express sympathy with them on the death of their brother.

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Cross References

John 6:19When, however, they had rowed three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the water and coming near the boat.

Revelation 14:20And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and out of it came blood reaching the horses' bridles for a distance of 200 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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