John 11:18

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 11:18

BSB

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, a little less than two miles away,

AKJV

Now Bethany was near to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

CPDV

(Now Bethania was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia.)

ERV

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

NHEB

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away.

SMT

And Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 11:18

NowG1161Conjunction BethanyG963Noun Location wasG2258Verb nighG1451AdverbuntoJerusalemG2414Noun Location aboutG5613Adverb fifteenG1178Noun furlongsG4712Noun Neuter offG575

Commentary for John 11:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 11:18

Summary

Bethany situated near Jerusalem at distance

Place

Bethany

Event

Narrator describes town location

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD