John 11:6
When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
Cross-references
John 7:8
Parallel
In John 7:8, Jesus delays going to the feast because his time has not come—similar purposeful delay in John 11.
Matthew 15:22–28
Parallel
In Matthew 15:22-28, Jesus delays helping a Canaanite woman to test her faith—parallel to delaying Lazarus for a greater miracle.
Isaiah 55:8
Parallel
Isaiah 55:8 declares God’s thoughts higher than ours—Jesus’ delay seems confusing but fits God’s higher purpose.
Isaiah 30:18
Parallel
Isaiah 30:18 describes God waiting to show mercy—Jesus’ delay in going to Lazarus similarly reveals divine timing for greater glory.
Isaiah 55:9
Parallel
Isaiah 55:9 expands on God’s ways being higher—echoes the mystery of Jesus’ delay for a greater plan.