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18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about two miles away,

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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18 Now Bethany(A) was less than two miles[a] from Jerusalem, 19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother.(B) 20 When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed at home.(C)

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  1. John 11:18 Or about 3 kilometers