John 12:13

Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Cross-references

John 12:15 Historical context

John 12:15 continues the scene, quoting Zechariah to identify Jesus as the king coming on a donkey.

John 19:19-22 has Pilate inscribe 'King of the Jews' on the cross, an ironic contrast to the crowd's acclamation at the entry.

John 19:15 Contrast

John 19:15 contrasts sharply: the same crowd later cries 'We have no king but Caesar,' rejecting the king they hailed.

John 18:33 Related theme

John 18:33 has Pilate asking if Jesus is King of the Jews — the same kingship title the crowd acclaims here, now under interrogation.

John 6:15 Contrast

John 6:15 shows the crowd trying to force Jesus to be king — contrasting with their acclamation here, where he accepts the title.

John 1:49 Related theme

John 1:49 uses the same title 'King of Israel' for Jesus, anticipated by Nathanael early in the Gospel.

Psalm 118:25 is the source of 'Hosanna'—the crowd's cry for salvation, directly cited here.

Revelation 19:16 reveals Jesus as King of kings—the same King hailed in the Triumphal Entry, now in glorified power.

Luke 19:35-38 also records the same event, with the crowd blessing 'the king who comes in the name of the Lord' and spreading cloaks.

Mark 11:8-10 gives a parallel account of the Triumphal Entry with similar shouts of 'Hosanna' and 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord'.

Matthew 23:39 has Jesus quoting the same psalm phrase about future acclamation, linking entry to eschatology.

Matthew 21:9-11 adds 'Son of David' and the city's question, enriching the parallel account.

Psalm 118:26 is the source of 'Blessed is he who comes'—directly quoted by the crowd.

Mark 11:9 Parallel

Mark 11:9 records the same 'Hosanna' shouts at the Triumphal Entry—it is a parallel account of Jesus' welcome.

Mark 15:32 Contrast

Mark 15:32 mocks Jesus as 'King of Israel' on the cross—the same title the crowd joyfully hailed in John 12:13, contrasting entry and suffering.

Luke 13:35 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 13:35 records Jesus' prophecy that Jerusalem will say 'Blessed is he who comes' — the same acclamation the crowd shouts here, fulfilling that word.

Matthew 21:8 describes the same Triumphal Entry with cloaks and branches—it is a parallel account of Jesus welcomed into Jerusalem.

Luke 19:37 Parallel

Luke 19:37 is the parallel account of the triumphal entry, describing the disciples' praise — the same event from Luke's perspective.

Zechariah 9:9 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 9:9 prophesies a humble King riding a donkey—John 12:13 fulfills this as the crowd hails Jesus as King.

Isaiah 44:6 Allusion

Isaiah 44:6 calls the LORD 'King of Israel' — the same title the crowd applies to Jesus, linking him to Yahweh.

Revelation 7:9 depicts the heavenly multitude holding palm branches, echoing the earthly triumphal entry as worship.

Matthew 11:3 asks if Jesus is 'the one to come'—the crowd's hosanna in John 12:13 confirms He is the promised Messiah.

Zephaniah 3:15 declares the LORD is 'King of Israel' in their midst, a title the crowd gives to Jesus at his entry.

Leviticus 23:40 prescribes palm branches for rejoicing at the Feast of Tabernacles, the OT background for the crowd's use.

Matthew 2:2 Parallel

Matthew 2:2 shows the Magi seeking the King of the Jews—the same King the crowd acclaims at the Triumphal Entry.