John 11:39

Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.

Cross-references

John 11:17 Historical context

In John 11:17, the four-day duration is stated, giving the context for Martha's comment about decay here.

John 11:44 Parallel

In John 11:44, Lazarus emerges alive — the immediate result of removing the stone, showing Jesus' power over decay.

Mark 16:3 Parallel

In Mark 16:3, the women wonder who will roll away the stone, echoing the command to remove Lazarus' stone.

Acts 2:27 Contrast

In Acts 2:27, Peter says Christ's body did not see corruption — contrasting Lazarus's decay here. Shows Jesus' unique resurrection.

In Genesis 3:19, 'dust to dust' declares the curse of decay, which Lazarus' body is experiencing.

Psalm 49:9 Contrast

In Psalm 49:9, it speaks of not seeing corruption, but Lazarus has decayed—a contrast between hope and reality.

Acts 13:36 Parallel

In Acts 13:36, David's body saw corruption — like Lazarus's. Both died and decayed, highlighting human mortality.

In Philippians 3:21, Christ transforms our lowly body — the power that raised Lazarus, yet now promises glorification.

Psalm 49:14 Parallel

In Psalm 49:14, death consumes the grave's inhabitants, paralleling the corruption of Lazarus' body described here.

Mark 5:35 Parallel

In Mark 5:35, Jairus's daughter is reported dead — parallel hopeless situation, both overcome by Jesus' raising power.

Luke 8:53 Parallel

In Luke 8:53, the crowd laughs at Jesus, knowing the girl is dead — mirroring Martha's doubt here about Lazarus's decay.