King James Bible
KJVNow Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse John 11:18 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: | |
American Standard VersionASV | Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off; | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | (Now Bethania was near Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off.) | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia off, | |
English Revised VersionERV | Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off; | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | (Now Bethany was nigh to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs distant.) | |
World English BibleWEB | Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And Bethany was nigh to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Now Bethany was near to Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | Bethany was near Jerusalem, the distance being a little less than two miles; |