John 13:33 repeats 'a little while I am with you' — directly paralleling the 'not always have me' sentiment.

John 16:5-7 explains the advantage of Jesus' departure and the coming Spirit — adding purpose to his leaving.

Deuteronomy 15:11 is the OT source Jesus alludes to — the statement that poor will never cease in the land.

Matthew 26:11 records the same saying in the parallel anointing account, reinforcing Jesus' words.

Mark 14:7 parallels this saying, adding 'whenever you want, you can do good to them' — expanding the logic.

Acts 1:9-11 depicts Jesus' ascension — the physical fulfillment of 'you will not always have me' as he leaves visibly.

In Mark 2:20, Jesus says the bridegroom will be taken away, so fasting will follow — this parallels his temporary physical presence in John 12:8.

In Luke 5:35, the same bridegroom saying highlights that Jesus will be taken — reinforcing the contrast between always-poor and temporary-Jesus.

Leviticus 25:35 commands support for the poor — the ongoing need Jesus references when prioritizing his anointing.

In Proverbs 14:31, how we treat the poor honors or dishonors God — this underscores the ongoing call to care for them that Jesus acknowledges here.