John 20:2 records Mary's report that the tomb is empty — that report led to her weeping here, linking the narrative directly.

John 20:15 repeats the same question, 'Woman, why are you weeping?' — now from Jesus directly, forming a parallel exchange.

John 16:6 speaks of sorrow filling the disciples' hearts — the same sorrow Mary experiences at the empty tomb.

John 16:20-22 predicted the disciples' sorrow turning to joy — Mary's weeping here is that sorrow, soon to become joy at seeing the risen Christ.

In Jeremiah 31:16, God commands Rachel to stop weeping because her children will return — Mary's weeping will stop when Jesus returns from the dead.

Luke 24:17 has Jesus asking disciples why they are sad — same post-crucifixion sorrow as Mary's weeping here.

In 1 Samuel 1:8, Elkanah asks Hannah why she weeps — similar question, but Hannah's grief is barrenness while Mary's is loss of the Lord.

Acts 21:13 shows Paul asking why others weep for him — his willingness to die contrasts Mary's weeping over Jesus' death.