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He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was at the first baptizing, and there he stayed.
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A Wise and Purposeful Retreat
Commentators explain that Jesus's departure to Perea was not an act of fear but a strategic move. He moved outside the jurisdiction of the hostile Jerusalem authorities to a place of relative safety. John Calvin notes this teaches the wisdom of avoiding fruitless conflict, while others highlight that Jesus went there to continue His ministry, not just to hide.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Where John at first baptized. At Bethabara, or Bethany (John 1:28).
Again (παλιν). Referring to 1:28 (Bethany beyond Jordan). Παλιν does not mean that the other visit was a recent one.
19th Century
Anglican
And went away again beyond Jordan.—Compare Note on John 1:28. In Matthew 19:1 we have the fuller expression, the coasts of Jud…
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Having eluded their attempt to capture him, Jesus retreated to Perea, on the east side of the Jordan, which was the domain of Herod Antipas and whe…
16th Century
Protestant
He went away beyond Jordan. Christ passed beyond Jordan, that he might not have to fight continually without any advantage. He ha…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And went away again beyond Jordan Where he had been before; and whither he went; not merely for the security of his …
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No weapon formed against our Lord Jesus shall prosper. He escaped, not because He was afraid to suffer, but because His hour was not yet come. And …
13th Century
Catholic
We have seen the teaching of Christ, and now we see the effect this teaching has on the Jews. We observe three things:
