John 11:1
John · New Testament · Chapter 11
“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.”John 11:1
What Does John 11:1 Mean?
John 11:1 is found in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to John 11:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 10:38“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.”John 12:17“The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.”Matthew 26:6“Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,”John 12:9“Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.”2 Kings 20:1“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.”John 11:11“These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.”Matthew 21:17“And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.”John 11:3“Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.”John 11:5“Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.”John 11:18“Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:”John 12:1“Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.”Acts 9:37“And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.”Isaiah 38:1“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.”Mark 11:1“And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,”Luke 16:20“And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,”Genesis 48:1“And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.”Luke 10:39“And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.”
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