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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem,.... Which was a reason why them were so many of the Jews come there to condole the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Nigh unto Jerusalem - This is added to show that it was easy for many of the Jews to come to the place. The news that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Fifteen furlongs - About two miles: for the Jewish miles contained about seven furlongs and a half. So Lightfoot, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 11:17-32
The matter being determined, that Christ will go to Judea, and his disciples with him, they address themselves to their…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem The -was" neednot imply that when S. John wrote Bethany had been destroyed, but this…
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