John 10:40

And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

Cross-references

John 1:28 Historical context

John 1:28 identifies Bethany beyond Jordan as the place where John baptized—the very same location Jesus retreats to in 10:40.

John 3:26 Historical context

John 3:26 mentions the same 'other side of the Jordan' where John baptized, confirming the geographical setting Jesus returns to in 10:40.

John 11:7 Historical context

In John 11:7, Jesus leaves the place beyond Jordan to return to Judea — a direct narrative sequence from John 10:40.

John 4:3 Parallel

In John 4:3, Jesus leaves Judea for Galilee due to Pharisee attention, similar to his departure across the Jordan in 10:40 to avoid arrest.

John 7:1 Parallel

In John 7:1, Jesus avoids Judea due to death threats, paralleling his withdrawal across the Jordan in 10:40 to escape arrest.

John 8:59 Parallel

In John 8:59, Jesus similarly hides and leaves the temple to escape stoning — both are withdrawals from hostile crowds.

John 11:54 Parallel

John 11:54 describes Jesus withdrawing to Ephraim after plots against him, similar to his retreat across the Jordan in 10:40 for safety.

John 12:36 Parallel

In John 12:36, Jesus hides himself after teaching — a similar pattern of withdrawal as in John 10:40.

Matthew 19:1 Historical context

Matthew 19:1 places Jesus 'beyond the Jordan'—the same region he retreats to in John 10:40, linking the two Gospels' geography.

Mark 10:1 Historical context

Mark 10:1 records Jesus going 'across the Jordan' to teach, matching the location and purpose of his stay in John 10:40.

In Matthew 12:15, Jesus withdraws after Pharisees plot to kill him, echoing the same pattern of retreat from threat as in John 10:40.