7 Bible Verses about People Not Far Away

They had not gone very far from the city when Joseph said to his steward, “Get up. Pursue the men, and when you overtake them, say to them, ‘Why have you repaid evil for good?

Pharaoh responded, “I will let you go and sacrifice to the Lord your God in the wilderness, but don’t go very far. Make an appeal for me.”

He commanded them: “Pay attention. Lie in ambush behind the city, not too far from it, and all of you be ready.

So he said to him, “Go in peace.”

After Naaman had traveled a short distance from Elisha,

Get up; let’s go! See, My betrayer is near.”

Jesus went with them, and when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell Him, “Lord, don’t trouble Yourself, since I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.

Then Peter said to her, “Why did you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out!”