John 1:28

Bethabara. All the texts read Bethania (with the Syriac) Identified by Conder and Wilson with Makht-Ababarah, near Jericho. Not uncommon then or now for two or more places to have the same name. See on John 11:3.

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Where John was baptizing — That is, used to baptize.

²⁸ These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

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John 1:28