In John 11:21, Martha says 'if you had been here' — a similar plea but after death, whereas the nobleman's son is still alive.

In John 11:32, Mary repeats Martha's words — another 'if you had been here' lament, echoing the same sentiment as the nobleman's plea.

In Luke 7:6-8, the centurion says 'just say the word' — a contrasting faith: he doesn't need Jesus to come, unlike the nobleman who insists on travel.

In Luke 8:41, Jairus begs Jesus to come heal his dying daughter — a nearly identical scene of a desperate father seeking miraculous intervention.

In Matthew 9:18, a synagogue leader kneels for his dead daughter — another desperate father asking Jesus to come, even more urgent as death has occurred.

Mark 5:23 mirrors Jairus begging Jesus to heal his dying daughter — same desperation and request for Jesus to come.

Matthew 17:15 also has a father begging Jesus to heal his son, though the ailment is epilepsy rather than fatal illness.

Mark 9:17 also features a father seeking healing for his son, though the boy is demon-possessed rather than dying.