John 19:40

Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

Cross-references

John 20:5-7 shows the linen cloths left empty after the resurrection, confirming Jesus' burial and empty tomb.

John 11:44 Parallel

John 11:44 describes Lazarus wrapped in linen strips; here Jesus is wrapped similarly, following burial customs.

Matthew 26:12 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 26:12, Jesus interprets the woman's anointing as preparation for His burial — directly anticipating the burial spices used here.

Mark 16:1 Parallel

Mark 16:1 shows the women buying spices after the Sabbath to anoint Jesus — unaware He was already buried, continuing the burial narrative.