John 11:55 explains that many pilgrims had come to Jerusalem for purification—the same crowd that greets Jesus here.

John 11:56 records the crowd's speculation about whether Jesus would come—setting up the excitement when they hear he is coming here.

John 6:15 shows an earlier attempt to force Jesus to be king, contrasting with his voluntary entry now.

Matthew 21:8 describes the crowd spreading cloaks and branches—the actions accompanying the arrival announced here.

Exodus 12:3 commands selecting the Passover lamb on the 10th—the same day Jesus enters Jerusalem, presenting himself as the Lamb.

Mark 11:7 describes the disciples bringing the colt and throwing cloaks on it—the preparation for Jesus' entry that precedes the crowd's greeting here.

Luke 19:29 gives the geographical starting point—Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives—for the triumphal entry parallel.

Luke 19:37 describes disciples praising God for miracles as Jesus nears Jerusalem, a parallel detail to John's crowd.

Matthew 20:17 depicts Jesus on the road to Jerusalem predicting his passion—the same journey culminating in the entry described here.