John 20:19-29 records earlier resurrection appearances to the disciples, setting the stage for this further revelation by the sea.

John 16:16 foretells a short time of not seeing then seeing Jesus again — this appearance fulfills that pattern.

John 6:1 also places Jesus by the Sea of Tiberias (Galilee), the same setting as this resurrection appearance.

Matthew 26:32 records Jesus' promise to go before the disciples into Galilee, which John 21:1 fulfills by the Sea of Tiberias.

Matthew 28:7 contains the angel's instruction that Jesus would meet the disciples in Galilee, realized in John 21:1.

Mark 16:7 predicts Jesus would meet disciples in Galilee; John 21:1 records that meeting by the Sea of Tiberias.

Matthew 4:18 describes Jesus calling fishermen by the Sea of Galilee — a parallel scene of disciples fishing at the same lake.

Mark 14:28 records Jesus’ promise to go before the disciples to Galilee after resurrection — here he appears there.

Acts 13:31 summarizes Jesus appearing to those from Galilee — this resurrection scene is one such appearance.

Matthew 28:16 describes Jesus appearing to the disciples on a mountain in Galilee, a different but parallel resurrection appearance.