King James Version
John 11:18 in the King James Version says “Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: about: that is, about two miles” — study this verse from John chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: about: that is, about two miles”
John 11:18 · KJV
Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: about: that is, about two miles
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary , to comfort them concerning their brother.
Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“off”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“furlongs”
G4712a stade or certain measure of distance; by implication, a stadium or race-course
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