28. These things were done in Bethabara . The place is mentioned, not only to authenticate the narrative, but also to inform us that this answer was given amidst a numerous assembly of people; for there were many who flocked to John’s baptism, and this was his ordinary place for baptizing. It is likewise supposed by some to be a passage across Jordan, and, from this circumstance, they derive the name, for they interpret it the house of passage ; unless, perhaps, some may prefer the opinion of those who refer to the memorable passage of the people, ( Joshua 3:13 ,) when God opened up a way for them in the midst of the waters, under the direction of Joshua. Others say that it ought rather to be read Betharaba . Instead of Bethabara , some have inserted here the name Bethany , but this is a mistake; for we shall afterwards see how near Bethany was to Jerusalem. The situation of Bethabara , as laid down by those who have described the country, agrees best with the words of the Evangelist; though I have no wish to dispute about the pronunciation of the word. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-29" class="com-number"
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source-manifest/cal— Calvin's Commentaries (PD)- evidence_grade: T_theological