In Bethany beyond Jordan (εν Βηθανια περαν του Ιορδανου). Undoubtedly the correct text, not "in Bethabara" as Origen suggested ins…

In Bethabara—Almost all the ancient manuscripts and versions, instead of “Bethabara” here, have “Bethany,” and this is doubtless the true …

Bethabara beyond Jordan should be, Bethany beyond Jordan. Origen found “Bethany” in “almost all the copies,” but not bein…

And this in the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who are you? And he confessed and denied not;…

Origen of Alexandria: After the questions of the priests and Levites were answered, another mission comes from the Pharisees:…

“Bethany on the other side of Jordan” was so named to distinguish it from the Bethany near Jerusalem . Its exact site is unknown.

These things were done in Bethabara. The place is mentioned not only to authenticate the narrative but also to inform us that this answer …

These things were done in Bethabara
That is, this testimony was borne by John; and this discourse passed between him…

John denies being the Christ, who was then expected and waited for. He came in the spirit and power of Elias, but he was not the person of Elias. J…

Above, we saw John bear witne to Christ when he was questioned about matters concerning himself; here, he is questioned about matters concerning hi…