Luke 8:1
And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
Cross-reference
Luke 6:14-16 lists the twelve apostles who are traveling with Jesus here, giving their names.
Luke 4:43 states Jesus' mission to preach the kingdom — Luke 8:1 describes him fulfilling that mission.
Luke 4:18 is Jesus' mission statement: anointed to proclaim good news. This verse shows him carrying that out by traveling and preaching.
Luke 2:11 specifies the content of the good news: a Savior, Christ the Lord. Here Jesus proclaims the kingdom, which is centered on him.
Luke 2:10 announces 'good news' (euangelion) at Jesus' birth; here Jesus actively proclaims that same good news. Verbal and thematic link.
Luke 9:11 recounts Jesus speaking about the kingdom and healing, continuing the same ministry pattern as this verse.
Luke 4:44 notes Jesus preaching in Galilean synagogues — Luke 8:1 expands to all cities and villages, a broader summary.
Matthew 4:23 gives a parallel summary of Jesus going about Galilee preaching and healing — nearly identical to Luke 8:1.
Mark 3:16-19 records the same twelve apostles, confirming the group traveling with Jesus.
Matthew 13:19 explains the parable of the sower: the seed is the message of the kingdom. Same message Jesus is proclaiming here.
Matthew 11:1 parallels this same pattern: after teaching disciples, Jesus goes to preach in towns. Another account of the same itinerant ministry.
Matthew 10:2-4 provides another list of the twelve apostles accompanying Jesus, parallel to Luke's account.
Matthew 4:23 gives a parallel summary of Jesus going about Galilee preaching and healing — nearly identical to Luke 8:1.
Isaiah 61:1-3 is the OT prophecy Jesus reads in Luke 4, promising good news to the poor. Jesus' preaching tour fulfills that prophecy.
Acts 28:31 shows Paul proclaiming the kingdom of God, echoing the same mission Jesus undertook here.
Romans 10:15 quotes Isaiah about beautiful feet of those bringing good news. Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of that messenger role.
Mark 2:2 describes Jesus preaching to a crowded house, a specific instance of the public preaching summarized here.
Mark 1:39 describes an earlier preaching tour through Galilee. This shows Jesus' consistent pattern of traveling and proclaiming the good news.
Mark 1:14 shows Jesus beginning to proclaim the gospel, a similar but earlier activity to this ongoing tour.
Acts 10:38 summarizes Jesus' entire ministry as going around doing good and healing. It echoes the itinerant preaching seen here.
Acts 13:32 has Paul preaching 'the good news' about God's promises. It continues the same proclamation Jesus began here.