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John 12:2

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So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.

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John 12:2 mentions Bethany, Galilee, Jerusalem and Zion.

Bethany · Naheel Abu Ghaith نهيل أبو غيث
Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש
Jerusalem · Godot13
Zion · Godot13

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