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There he stayed, <a href="/nlt/john/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> He went beyond the Jordan River near the place where John was first baptizing and stayed there awhile. <a href="/esv/john/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> He went away again across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing at first, and there he remained. <a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there. <a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He departed again beyond the Jordan, to the place where John was baptizing at first. And He stayed there. <a href="/kjv/john/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. <a href="/nkjv/john/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And He went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John was baptizing at first, and there He stayed. <a href="/nasb_/john/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John was first baptizing, and He stayed there. <a href="/nasb/john/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John was first baptizing, and He was staying there. <a href="/nasb77/john/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John was first baptizing, and He was staying there. <a href="/lsb/john/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John was first baptizing, and He was staying there. <a href="/amp/john/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He went back again across the Jordan to the place where John was first baptizing, and He was staying there. <a href="/csb/john/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So he departed again across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing earlier, and he remained there. <a href="/hcsb/john/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So He departed again across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing earlier, and He remained there. <a href="/asv/john/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was at the first baptizing; and there he abode. <a href="/cev/john/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and crossed the Jordan to the place where John had earlier been baptizing. While Jesus was there, <a href="/erv/john/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John was at the first baptizing; and there he abode. <a href="/gwt/john/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He went back across the Jordan River and stayed in the place where John first baptized people. <a href="/gnt/john/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus then went back again across the Jordan River to the place where John had been baptizing, and he stayed there. <a href="/isv/john/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he went away again across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing at first, and he remained there. <a href="/msb/john/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there. <a href="/net/john/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus went back across the Jordan River again to the place where John had been baptizing at an earlier time, and he stayed there. <a href="/nheb/john/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was baptizing at first, and there he stayed. <a href="/wbt/john/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And went again beyond Jordan, into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. <a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He went away again to the other side of the Jordan, to the place where John had been baptizing at first; and there He stayed. <a href="/web/john/10.htm">World English Bible</a> He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was baptizing at first, and he stayed there. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and went away again to the other side of the Jordan, to the place where John was at first immersing, and remained there, <a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He departed again beyond the Jordan, to the place where John was baptizing at first. And He stayed there. <a href="/ylt/john/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and went away again to the other side of the Jordan, to the place where John was at first baptizing, and remained there, <a href="/slt/john/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And again he departed beyond Jordan to the place where John was first immersing; and he remained there.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he went again beyond the Jordan, into that place where John was baptizing first; and there he abode. <a href="/cpdv/john/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he went again across the Jordan, to that place where John first was baptizing. And he lodged there. <a href="/nabre/john/10.htm">New American Bible</a> He went back across the Jordan to the place where John first baptized, and there he remained. <a href="/nrsvce/john/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He went away again across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing earlier, and he remained there.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he went away to the Jordan crossing, to the place where John was, where he first baptized; and he remained there. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he went on to the crossing of The Jordan, to the place where Yohannan had been before when he was baptizing, and there he stayed.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he went away again beyond the Jordan, to the place where John first immersed, and there he abode. <a href="/godbey/john/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And again He departed beyond the Jordan into the place where John was first baptizing; and remained there: <a href="/haweis/john/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and went again beyond Jordan, unto the place where John at first baptised; and there he abode. <a href="/mace/john/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> to the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. <a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He went away again to the other side of the Jordan, to the place where John had been baptizing at first; and there He stayed. <a href="/worrell/john/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He went away again beyond the Jordan unto the place where John was at first immersing; and there He abode. <a href="/worsley/john/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> to the place where John was at first baptizing, and there He abode. <a href="/parallel/john/10-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=3834" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">John's Testimony Confirmed</a> 39At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp. 40<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">Jesus went</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">back</a> <a href="/greek/4008.htm" title="4008: peran (Prep) -- Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across.">across</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2446.htm" title="2446: Iordanou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; the Jordanes, a river of Palestine.">Jordan</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place</a> <a href="/greek/3699.htm" title="3699: hopou (Adv) -- Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.">where</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">had</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōton (Adj-ANS) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptizōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">been baptizing,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: emeinen (V-AIA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">He stayed</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there.</a> 41Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/1-28.htm">John 1:28</a> All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing. <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-34</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... <a href="/john/3-23.htm">John 3:23</a> Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized. <a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1-6</a> In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea / and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” / This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” ... <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Mark 1:4-5</a> John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. / People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Luke 3:2-3</a> during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. / He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, <a href="/john/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a> So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20</a> He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts, near the treasury. Yet no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come. <a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a> As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples. <a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-42</a> The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. ... <a href="/john/3-26.htm">John 3:26</a> So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” <a href="/john/4-1.htm">John 4:1-3</a> When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John / (although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples), / He left Judea and returned to Galilee. <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Matthew 4:12-13</a> When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee. / Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Mark 6:14-16</a> Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” / Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” / But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!” <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Luke 9:7-9</a> When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, / others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. / “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he stayed.the place.<a href="/john/1-28.htm">John 1:28</a> These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.<a href="/john/3-26.htm">John 3:26</a> And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.there.<a href="/john/7-1.htm">John 7:1</a> After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.<a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a> Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/8-44.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/john/4-2.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/john/4-2.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/john/4-2.htm">Baptizing</a> <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/john/8-2.htm">Early</a> <a href="/john/8-44.htm">First</a> <a href="/john/10-34.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/5-36.htm">John</a> <a href="/john/3-26.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/john/6-25.htm">Side</a> <a href="/john/7-1.htm">Staying</a> <a href="/john/10-22.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/11-6.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Baptizing</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Early</a> <a href="/john/12-16.htm">First</a> <a href="/john/10-42.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/10-41.htm">John</a> <a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/john/14-17.htm">Side</a> <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Staying</a> <a href="/john/11-6.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">John 10</div>1. <a href="/john/10-1.htm">Jesus is the door, and the good shepherd.</a> 19. <a href="/john/10-19.htm">Diverse opinions of him.</a> 23. <a href="/john/10-23.htm">He proves by his works that he is Jesus the Son of God;</a> 31. <a href="/john/10-31.htm">escapes the Jews;</a> 39. <a href="/john/10-39.htm">and goes again beyond Jordan, where many believe on him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus went back across the Jordan This phrase indicates a geographical movement by Jesus, crossing the Jordan River. The Jordan River is significant in biblical history, serving as a boundary and a place of transition. It was the site where the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land (Joshua 3-4) and where Elijah and Elisha performed miracles (2 Kings 2). Jesus' crossing back over the Jordan may symbolize a return to foundational aspects of His ministry, as well as a retreat from the increasing hostility in Judea.to the place where John had first been baptizing This location is traditionally identified as Bethany beyond the Jordan (<a href="/john/1-28.htm">John 1:28</a>), where John the Baptist conducted his ministry of baptism and called people to repentance. This site is significant as the starting point of Jesus' public ministry, where He was baptized by John (<a href="/matthew/3-13.htm">Matthew 3:13-17</a>). The return to this place may signify a renewal or reaffirmation of His mission. It also connects Jesus' ministry to the prophetic role of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for the Messiah (<a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>, <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>).and He stayed there Jesus' decision to remain in this area suggests a period of withdrawal and reflection. This could be seen as a strategic retreat from the growing opposition in Jerusalem, allowing Him time to teach His disciples and prepare for the events leading to His crucifixion. It also highlights the importance of this location as a place of spiritual significance and preparation. The act of staying may also indicate a fulfillment of prophecy, as Jesus often withdrew to fulfill His mission according to divine timing (<a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is retreating to a place of previous ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a> A significant geographical location in biblical history, often associated with pivotal events such as the Israelites crossing into the Promised Land and the baptism of Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A prophetic figure who prepared the way for Jesus, known for baptizing people in the Jordan River and calling for repentance. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_place_of_baptism.htm">The Place of Baptism</a> This refers to the specific location by the Jordan River where John the Baptist conducted his ministry and where Jesus was baptized.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/retreat_for_renewal.htm">Retreat for Renewal</a> Jesus' return to the Jordan signifies a retreat to a place of spiritual significance. Believers can find renewal by revisiting foundational experiences of faith. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place.htm">Significance of Place</a> The Jordan River is a place of new beginnings and transformation. Christians are encouraged to remember and cherish the places where they have encountered God. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_reflection.htm">Preparation and Reflection</a> Just as John prepared the way for Jesus, believers are called to prepare their hearts for God's work. Reflecting on past spiritual milestones can strengthen faith. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_ministry.htm">Continuity of Ministry</a> Jesus' return to the Jordan underscores the continuity and consistency of His mission. Christians should remain steadfast in their calling, even when circumstances change.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 10</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_claim_divinity.htm">Did Jesus say he was God? (John 10:30 vs. John 14:28)</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_pray_to_the_father.htm">Why does Jesus say, 'I and the Father are one' (John 10:30), yet also pray to the Father as a separate being?</a> <a href="/q/does_john_10_30_conflict_with_monotheism.htm">If Jesus and the Father are 'one' (John 10:30), doesn't that conflict with strict monotheism elsewhere in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/why_accuse_jesus_of_blasphemy_in_john_10.htm">Why did some listeners accuse Jesus of blasphemy in John 10:31-36 if he never explicitly claimed to be God by name?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) And went away again beyond Jordan.--Comp. Note on <a href="/john/1-28.htm" title="These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.">John 1:28</a>. In <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm" title="And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;">Matthew 19:1</a> we have the fuller expression, "the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan," referring to the same locality. The whole of Judaea proper was Cis-Jordanic, and the "Judah upon Jordan" (<a href="/joshua/19-34.htm" title="And then the coast turns westward to Aznothtabor, and goes out from there to Hukkok, and reaches to Zebulun on the south side, and reaches to Asher on the west side, and to Judah on Jordan toward the sun rise.">Joshua 19:34</a>) was the boundary "toward the sun-rising" of the tribe of Naphthali--i.e., it answered to what was afterwards known as Gaulonitis, and is now known as the Jolan. Josephus [Wars, iii. 3) expressly enumerates Gaulonitis as belonging to Judaea in the time of our Lord. For the explanation of this spread of the name, which has always been a geographical crux, see von Raumer's argument in Dr. Caspari's summary (Chron. and Geogr., Introd., Eng. Trans., p. 90). We have to think, then, probably of Bethania or Tellanihje, to the north of the Sea of Galilee, on the eastern side of the Jordan, as the place of our Lord's retirement. He had taught the Jews by divine words, and they had sought to stone Him (<a href="/john/10-31.htm" title="Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.">John 10:31</a>, and <a href="/john/8-59.htm" title="Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the middle of them, and so passed by.">John 8:59</a>). He had appealed to divine works, and they had attempted to take Him by force (<a href="/john/10-39.htm" title="Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,">John 10:39</a>, and <a href="/john/7-30.htm" title="Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.">John 7:30</a>; <a href="/john/7-32.htm" title="The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.">John 7:32</a>; <a href="/john/7-44.htm" title="And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.">John 7:44</a>). He sees in all this the darkness which foreshadows the night, and He retires from the city to visit it no more until the final Passover, when the night will be at hand. "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 40-42. - (4) Beyond Jordan. The susceptibility of those who had been prepared for his Word by the early ministry of John. Verse 40. - And he went away again (see <a href="/john/1-28.htm">John 1:28</a>, note) beyond Jordan, to the place where John at first baptized; a place enriched for him by many solemn associations. There he submitted to baptism, to fasting, and temptation. There he had heard the first testimonies of John. There he had gathered round him his most susceptible and appreciative hearers. There Andrew and Simon, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, came under his mighty spell. There the first intuition of his Messiahship dawned on the noblest of his followers. The entire suggestion, is unquestionably historic. That special scene of our Lord's ministry was indelibly impressed on the memory of the beloved disciple. The place where John at first baptized; i.e. the place occupied by John before he came to OEnon, and therefore in the district where he delivered his most solemn testimonies to the people, to the Sanhedrin, to the first disciples. And there he abode. How long, we know not. The repose was soon broken. <a href="/commentaries/john/10-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] went ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. back πάλιν (palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. across πέραν (peran) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4008.htm">Strong's 4008: </a> Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jordan Ἰορδάνου (Iordanou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2446.htm">Strong's 2446: </a> Of Hebrew origin; the Jordanes, a river of Palestine. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. place τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. where ὅπου (hopou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3699.htm">Strong's 3699: </a> Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. had ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. first πρῶτον (prōton) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. been baptizing, βαπτίζων (baptizōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He stayed ἔμεινεν (emeinen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. there. ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. 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