John 5:2
Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
Cross-reference
Nehemiah 3:1
Historical context
Nehemiah 3:3 records the rebuilding of the Sheep Gate. This identifies the location of the pool in John 5:2, confirming historical geography.
Nehemiah 12:39
Historical context
Nehemiah 12:39 records the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem's wall dedication — the same gate near the Bethesda pool.
Nehemiah 3:32
Historical context
Nehemiah 3:32 describes repairs near the Sheep Gate — confirming the same location as the Bethesda pool.