And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
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Interpretation
Christ's coming into Jerusalem thus remarkably, shows that he was not afraid of the power and malice of his enemies. This would encourage his disciples who were full of fear.
Glossary
- Bethany Place
- House of dates. (1. ) The Revised Version in John 1:28 has this word instead of Bethabara, on the authority of the oldest manuscripts. It appears to have been the name of a place on the east of Jordan. Modern identification: Al Eizariya.
- Bethphage Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Et Tur.
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Mount of Olives Place
- Biblical hill. Modern identification: Mount of Olives.