And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized ; and there he abode.
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Gill's Exposition
And many resorted to him,.... From all the parts adjacent, having heard of his being there, and of the fame of him; and many of them doubtless personally knew him; these came to him, some very likely…
Barnes' Notes
Where John at first baptized - At Bethabara, or Bethany, Joh 1:28.
Adam Clarke
Beyond Jordan - Rather, to the side of Jordan, not beyond it. See the note on Joh 6:22, and Mat 19:1.
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