And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
And, [ de (G1161 ), rather, 'Now,' or 'But,'] John also was baptizing in Aenon, х =`ayin (H5869) `eeynaan (H5881)] - 'an eye,' 'a fountain,' which accords with the Evangelist's explanation at the end of this verse.
Near to Salim. The site of these places cannot now be certainly ascertained. But the scenes of the Master's and the servant's labours could not have been very far apart.
Because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized, х pareginonto (G3854) kai (G2532) ebaptizonto (G907)] - or 'kept coming and getting baptized.'