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John 11:18 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: {about...: that is, about two miles}”

John 11:18

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16

Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

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: {about...: that is, about two miles}

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.

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