John 11:18

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.

Latin

(Erat autem Bethania juxta Jerosolymam quasi stadiis quindecim.)

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

John 11:1–57

The resurrection of Lazarus points to the future death and resurrection of Jesus. The description of Lazarus’s tomb is similar to the description of the tomb Jesus was placed in after he died (11:38, 44; 20:1, 7). Both accounts mention a cave and burial cloths. These details connect the two events and help us see that Lazarus’s story is a sign.

Soon after Lazarus was raised, a woman anointed Jesus for burial (12:3). This act prepared him for his coming death.

Then the time for his glorification began (12:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Elisha Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Women Named Mary Encounters with Jesus Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John The Resurrection of Jesus

Events

Lazarus Raised form the Deadc. AD 30

Measurements

two miles: About 1.72 mi (2.78 km)

Related verses

John 11:1
At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
Revelation 14:20
And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and the blood that flowed from it rose as high as the bridles of the horses for a distance of 1,600 stadia.
Luke 24:13
That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
Revelation 21:16
The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height.
John 6:19
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.

Places

Bethany: Village near Jerusalem, home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Bethany Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caiaphas Eternal Life Glory Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lazarus Mount of Olives Resurrection

Topics

Bethany: A Village on the Eastem Slope of the Mount of Olives Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Furlong: One-Eighth of a Mile Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Bethany and Raises Lazarus from the Dead Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Modern Judea: Towns of Bethany Select Readings: The Raising of Lazarus The Miracles of Christ: The Dead Raised to Life

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