Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.

"But as the time of the promise drew near, which God had granted to Abraham, the people increased and multiplied in Egypt

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, "Please come to us without delay."

"As I made my journey and drew near to Damascus, about noon a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around me.

came to me, and standing near said to me, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight!' And at that very time I looked up at him.

You therefore, along with the council, give notice now to the commander to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case more exactly. And we are ready to kill him before he comes near."

We sailed along it with difficulty and came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea.