John 19:35 confirms the same beloved disciple as eyewitness, establishing the reliability of this scene with Mary.

John 2:4 uses the same address 'woman' for Mary — here at the cross, Jesus repeats it as his hour has come.

John 13:23 first introduces the 'disciple whom Jesus loved' — the same disciple entrusted with Mary at the cross.

John 20:2 identifies the 'other disciple' as the one Jesus loved — the same disciple who received Mary at the cross.

John 21:7 shows the beloved disciple recognizing Jesus — the same disciple who took Mary into his home.

John 21:20 again refers to the 'disciple whom Jesus loved', linking back to his role at the cross and the supper.

John 21:24 identifies the beloved disciple as the Gospel's witness and author — the same one entrusted with Mary.

Proverbs 23:22 teaches honoring parents in old age — Jesus exemplifies this by providing for his mother at the cross.

In Matthew 12:50, Jesus redefines family as those doing God's will — here He enacts that by giving Mary a new son in John, showing the new family of faith.

Acts 1:14 shows Mary with the disciples after Jesus' death, fulfilling the new family bond created here as she remains with John and the others.

1 Timothy 5:4 emphasizes caring for family, especially widows — John here takes responsibility for Mary, Jesus' widowed mother.