John 2:13
And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,
Cross-reference
John 2:23 recounts events at the same Passover that John 2:13 introduces, including belief in Jesus.
In John 4:45, the Galileans welcome Jesus because they saw his miracles at the Passover feast in Jerusalem, directly linking back to his presence there.
Exodus 12:6-14 institutes the Passover that Jesus observes in John 2:13, providing its OT origin.
Deuteronomy 16:1-8 gives the Mosaic law for observing Passover in Jerusalem, establishing the very feast Jesus attends here.
Deuteronomy 16:16 commands all males to appear at the temple for the three pilgrimage feasts, including Passover, which Jesus is obeying.
Matthew 26:2 links Passover with Jesus’ crucifixion, revealing the ultimate significance of the feast he attends in John 2:13.
Luke 2:41 shows Jesus’ parents yearly attending Passover in Jerusalem, providing the family custom behind his later visits.
Numbers 28:16-25 prescribes offerings for the Passover, the feast mentioned in John 2:13.