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John 11:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Free Bible Version

Bethany was just two miles from Jerusalem,

Geneva Bible 1599

(Nowe Bethania was neere vnto Hierusalem, about fifteene furlongs off.)

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Now Bethany [House of affliction] was near Jerusalem [City of peace], about fifteen stadia away [2 mi; 2.8 km].

Plain English Version

Bethany was about 3 kilometres from Jerusalem.

Translation for Translators

Bethany is less than ◄two miles/three kilometers► from Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.

Noah Webster Bible

(Now Bethany was nigh to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs distant.)

World English Bible

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.

Young's Literal Translation

And Bethany was nigh to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off,

Context

Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary

¹⁷When Jesus arrived, He found that Lazarus had already spent four days in the tomb. ¹⁸Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, a little less than two miles away,¹⁹and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.

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The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power

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Summary

In John 11:18, the verse mentions that many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them concerning their brother Lazarus. This shows the cultural practice of mourning and offering condolences to the bereaved. It also sets the stage for the miraculous resurrection of Lazarus by Jesus, highlighting the grief and loss experienced by Martha and Mary. The support from the Jewish community reflects the importance of community and solidarity during times of sorrow, paving the way for Jesus to demonstrate His power over death and bring hope in the midst of despair.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Fifteen furlongs - About two miles: for the Jewish miles contained about seven furlongs and a half. So Lightfoot, and the margin.

John 11:18

Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary

¹⁷When Jesus arrived, He found that Lazarus had already spent four days in the tomb. ¹⁸Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, a little less than two miles away,¹⁹and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Free Bible Version

Bethany was just two miles from Jerusalem,

Geneva Bible 1599

(Nowe Bethania was neere vnto Hierusalem, about fifteene furlongs off.)

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Now Bethany [House of affliction] was near Jerusalem [City of peace], about fifteen stadia away [2 mi; 2.8 km].

Plain English Version

Bethany was about 3 kilometres from Jerusalem.

Translation for Translators

Bethany is less than ◄two miles/three kilometers► from Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.

Noah Webster Bible

(Now Bethany was nigh to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs distant.)

World English Bible

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.

Young's Literal Translation

And Bethany was nigh to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off,