Luke 19:37

And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

Cross-references

Luke 19:29 Historical context

Luke 19:29 sets the scene at the Mount of Olives, where the praise in Luke 19:37 then takes place.

Luke 7:16 Parallel

Luke 7:16 records people praising God for Jesus' miracle at Nain—thematic parallel to the disciples' praise for miracles in Luke 19:37.

In 2 Samuel 6:2-6, David leads a procession with loud celebration as the ark enters Jerusalem, paralleling the joyful crowd surrounding Jesus.

1 Chronicles 15:28 describes all Israel bringing up the ark with shouting and loud music, a direct parallel to the disciples' loud praise during Jesus' entry.

John 12:12 Parallel

John 12:12 recounts the same triumphal entry crowd, emphasizing the large crowd coming to meet Jesus.

John 12:13 Parallel

John 12:13 records the specific shouts of 'Hosanna' and palm branches, directly paralleling the disciples' praise.

2 Samuel 15:30 has David weeping while ascending the Mount of Olives — a typological contrast to Jesus descending in triumph.

1 Kings 1:40 describes the people rejoicing at Solomon's coronation, parallel to the joyful praise at Jesus' entry.

Isaiah 12:6 Allusion

Isaiah 12:6 commands inhabitants of Zion to shout because the Holy One is in their midst — the disciples fulfill this as Jesus enters Zion.

Zechariah 9:9 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 9:9 prophesies the daughter of Zion shouting as her King comes riding on a donkey — the disciples' praise here fulfills that prophecy.

Matthew 21:1 recounts the same event — Jesus sending disciples from Bethphage before the triumphal entry — a parallel account.

In Matthew 21:9, the crowd shouts 'Hosanna' — the specific praise the disciples began in Luke 19:37.

Mark 11:9 Parallel

Mark 11:9 also records the crowd shouting 'Hosanna' during the triumphal entry, matching the praise here.