John 10:40

And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

What does John 10:40 mean?

No weapon formed against our Lord Jesus shall prosper. He escaped, not because he was afraid to suffer, but because his hour was not come.

Key themes

LoveFaithAnxiety and fearSuffering and trialsIncarnation

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Keep this verse inside John 10:37-41 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

John Person: (1. ) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John ( Acts 4:6 ). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown. (2. ) The Hebrew name of Mark (q. v. ).
Jordan Place: Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.