John 12:1

Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

Cross-references

John 11:1 Historical context

In John 11:1, Bethany and Lazarus are introduced, identifying the same village and man referenced here.

John 11:44 Historical context

In John 11:44, Lazarus emerges from the tomb; this verse refers back to that miracle as the reason for the Bethany visit.

John 11:55 Historical context

In John 11:55, the approaching Passover provides the timeline for Jesus' Bethany visit mentioned here.

In Matthew 21:17, Jesus also goes to Bethany, likely the same event recorded from a different perspective.

Mark 11:11 Parallel

In Mark 11:11, Jesus goes to Bethany with the Twelve after entering Jerusalem, matching the location here.

Matthew 26:6 records the same anointing at Bethany in Simon's house — a parallel account of the event described here.

Mark 14:3 Parallel

Mark 14:3 gives the parallel anointing account at Bethany with the woman pouring ointment — the same scene as here.

Matthew 26:2 Historical context

Matthew 26:2 places the crucifixion two days before Passover — linking to the six-day count here to anchor this event in passion week.