2 Kings 5:11

But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the Lord his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 4:5 Contrast

In 2 Kings 4:5, the widow obeys Elisha's unusual instruction without question — contrasting Naaman's angry refusal here.

In 2 Kings 4:33, Elisha prays personally for the dead boy — contrasting with the indirect command that angered Naaman here.

Proverbs 3:7 warns against being wise in one's own eyes — exactly Naaman's attitude when he expected a dramatic cure.

Hebrews 12:25 warns not to refuse the one who speaks; Naaman initially refused the prophet's word and nearly missed his healing.

Isaiah 55:8 Parallel

Isaiah 55:8 declares God's thoughts are not our thoughts — Naaman's indignation stemmed from his own expectations clashing with God's simple method.

Matthew 8:8 Contrast

Matthew 8:8 shows the centurion's humble faith that a word alone heals — contrasting Naaman's expectation of a grand ritual from Elisha.

1 Corinthians 2:14 describes the natural person who rejects spiritual things as folly — Naaman could not discern the wisdom of washing in the Jordan.

1 Corinthians 1:21-25 reveals God's wisdom in what seems foolish — Naaman dismissed the Jordan as too simple, yet it was God's powerful means.

Luke 14:11 Parallel

Luke 14:11 states the principle that the humble are exalted — Naaman's pride in verse 11 leads to his later humbling and healing, embodying this truth.

John 4:48 Parallel

John 4:48 rebukes sign-seeking faith; Naaman wanted a dramatic sign from Elisha, missing the power in simple obedience.

Matthew 8:3 Contrast

In Matthew 8:3, Jesus personally touches and heals a leper — contrasting with Elisha's indirect method that Naaman resented here.

Mark 5:23 Parallel

In Mark 5:23, Jairus also expects Jesus to come and lay hands on his daughter, mirroring Naaman's desire for a personal healing touch.

In 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, Paul says worldly wisdom is foolishness to God — Naaman's anger at the simple method reflects this pride in human expectations.

Luke 23:8 Parallel

In Luke 23:8, Herod longs to see Jesus perform a sign, just as Naaman expected a dramatic display from Elisha.

Matthew 15:27 shows the Canaanite woman's humble acceptance of crumbs — contrasting Naaman's proud demand for a dramatic healing display.

In Matthew 1:24, Joseph obeys the angel's command immediately — contrasting Naaman's angry refusal to obey Elisha's simple instruction.

Proverbs 13:10 warns that insolence leads to strife — Naaman's proud anger at Elisha's simple command illustrates this principle.

John 6:66-69 contrasts those who leave over hard teaching with Peter's confession; Naaman also faced a test of obedience, but eventually stayed.

Matthew 19:22 shows another response to a costly command — the rich man turns away sorrowful, mirroring Naaman's initial anger at the simple one.

James 5:14 Contrast

In James 5:14, elders pray and anoint with oil — a simple ritual contrasting with Naaman's expectation of a grand prophetic gesture.