Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called the Oliveyard, which is near Jerusalem, about a mile off.
When they were come near Jerusalem and had arrived at Bethphage and the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of the disciples on in front,
»But pray that your flight may not be in winter, nor on the Sabbath;«
Afterwards He was on the Mount of Olives and was seated there when the disciples came to Him, apart from the others, and said, »Tell us when this will be; and what will be the sign of your Coming and of the Close of the Age?«
So they sang the hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.
And when he was come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount called the Oliveyard, He sent two of the disciples on in front,
His habit at this time was to teach in the Temple by day, but to go out and spend the night on the Mount called the Oliveyard.
And He brought them out to within view of Bethany, and then lifted up His hands and blessed them.
They worshipped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
Bethany was near Jerusalem, the distance being a little less than two miles;