John 12:2 shows Lazarus alive and reclining with Jesus at a supper — the very reason the priests want to kill him.

John 11:47-53 records the chief priests' plot against Jesus; John 12:10 shows they now target Lazarus too.

John 11:57 shows the authorities' order to arrest Jesus; John 12:10 reveals their further intent to kill Lazarus.

John 11:1 introduces Lazarus as the man who was sick — the same person the priests now plot to kill.

John 11:53 records the chief priests plotting to kill Jesus; here in John 12:10 they extend that plot to Lazarus.

Matthew 2:3-8 shows Herod feigning worship to locate Jesus — the chief priests similarly plot secretly to eliminate Lazarus.

Luke 16:31 states even a risen person won't convince the stubborn — the chief priests' reaction proves this exact point.

Genesis 37:20 has Joseph's brothers plotting to kill him to thwart his dreams — the chief priests mirror this jealousy against God's plan.

Matthew 28:12 shows the same chief priests plotting again after the resurrection to cover it up — consistent with their earlier plot to kill Lazarus.

Acts 5:17 shows the high priest and Sadducees acting out of jealousy to arrest apostles — same hostile religious leadership as in John 12:10.

Genesis 4:4-10 recounts Cain murdering Abel from jealousy; the chief priests plot to kill Lazarus because his testimony provokes envy.

Daniel 6:7 shows officials conspiring against Daniel via a decree — similar to the chief priests plotting against Lazarus, both schemes by authorities against God's people.