John 11:40

Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

Cross-references

John 11:4 Parallel

John 11:4 states that Lazarus's sickness is for God's glory, which Jesus later says will be seen through belief in the resurrection.

In John 11:23-26, Jesus declares 'I am the resurrection' — the foundation for his call here to believe and see glory.

John 9:3 Parallel

John 9:3 explains that the blind man's condition was for displaying God's works, the same logic as Lazarus's sickness for God's glory.

John 1:50 Parallel

In John 1:50, Jesus promises Nathanael greater things if he believes — same principle of faith leading to revelation of glory.

John 4:50 Parallel

In John 4:50, the same call to believe before seeing a miracle occurs—the official believes and his son is healed.

John 1:14 Parallel

John 1:14 speaks of seeing the glory of the incarnate Word; John 11:40 promises seeing glory through belief, both highlighting divine glory.

Romans 4:17-25 expands on faith that believes God gives life to the dead, directly connecting to seeing God's glory in raising Lazarus.

In Matthew 9:28, Jesus asks blind men if they believe before healing — same link between belief and seeing God's power.

Mark 5:36 Parallel

In Mark 5:36, Jesus tells Jairus to only believe before raising his daughter — direct parallel to belief preceding sight of God's glory.

Mark 9:23 Parallel

In Mark 9:23, Jesus says all things are possible for one who believes — echoes the principle that faith unlocks divine power.

Luke 8:50 Parallel

In Luke 8:50, Jesus tells Jairus to only believe for his daughter's healing — strong parallel to belief leading to seeing God's glory.

In 2 Chronicles 20:20, Jehoshaphat urges belief for deliverance — parallels Jesus' promise that belief leads to seeing God's glory.

Luke 1:45 Parallel

In Luke 1:45, Elizabeth praises Mary's belief that God's promise would be fulfilled — similar link between faith and seeing God's word accomplished.

Romans 6:4 Parallel

Romans 6:4 links Christ's resurrection to the Father's glory, the same glory believers see in Lazarus's raising.