In Luke 19:47, Jesus' daily temple teaching and the leaders' murderous intent set the scene for this confrontation.

In Luke 19:48, the people's eager listening explains why the leaders approach indirectly instead of arresting Jesus immediately.

In Mark 11:27, the same event is described: Jesus in the temple courts as the leaders approach to question him.

In Matthew 21:23, this same confrontation is recorded with nearly identical wording, showing it's the same event.

In Jeremiah 26:2, the prophet is commanded to speak in the temple courtyard without omission — similar to Jesus' public teaching here.

John 2:18 also has religious leaders challenging Jesus in the temple, but after the cleansing, asking for a sign instead of authority.

In John 18:20, Jesus later testifies that he always taught openly in the temple, confirming the public nature of this teaching.

Acts 4:5 shows the same group of rulers, elders, and scribes gathering to oppose Peter and John, mirroring the opposition to Jesus.

In Matthew 4:23, Jesus' earlier pattern of teaching and proclaiming the good news in synagogues is consistent with his temple teaching here.