John 11:32

Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

Cross-references

John 11:21 Parallel

In John 11:21, Martha says the exact same words as Mary here, creating a parallel between the two sisters' responses.

John 11:37 Parallel

John 11:37 has bystanders echoing Mary's sentiment that Jesus could have prevented death, linking their doubt to hers.

John 4:47 Parallel

John 4:47 has the nobleman begging Jesus to heal his dying son — a plea before death, while Mary laments after death.

John 4:49 Parallel

In John 4:49, the nobleman similarly pleads for Jesus to come before his child dies — both express faith that Jesus' presence prevents death.

Mark 5:35 Contrast

Mark 5:35 reports it's too late and Jesus shouldn't be bothered — contrasting with Mary's belief that his presence would have saved Lazarus.

Luke 8:41 Parallel

In Luke 8:41, Jairus falls at Jesus' feet pleading for his daughter, mirroring Mary's act of falling and pleading.

In Matthew 9:18, the ruler says his daughter just died but believes Jesus can raise her — parallel faith in Jesus' power over death.