John 11:18

Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off;

Bethany was near Jerusalem (less than two miles away).

Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away;

Now Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem,

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away.

Bethany was only a few miles down the road from Jerusalem,

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.