Mark 11:18 shows the leaders already plotting to kill Jesus because they fear his popularity — explaining the ongoing hostility behind 14:2.

Mark 11:32 has the leaders fearing the crowd's view of John as a prophet — evidencing their pattern of dreading public opinion.

Proverbs 19:21 says human plans fail but God's purpose stands — contrasting the priests' fear of a riot with God's plan for Jesus to die at Passover.

Matthew 26:5 records the identical statement about avoiding the festival due to fear of a riot — a direct parallel account.

John 12:19 has the Pharisees lamenting that the world has gone after Jesus — directly showing why they fear a riot: his popularity.

Luke 22:1 introduces the Feast of Unleavened Bread, providing the same timing context for the plot against Jesus.

Luke 22:6 shows Judas seeking an opportunity to betray Jesus away from the crowd, fulfilling the priests' desire to avoid an uproar.

Proverbs 21:30 declares that no plan can succeed against the Lord — adding a divine perspective: the leaders' plot is ultimately futile.

Matthew 14:5 describes Herod fearing the crowd because they regard John as a prophet — a parallel situation of a ruler fearing public reaction.

Luke 20:6 shows the leaders fearing the people will stone them for denying John’s divine authority — similar fear of the crowd.

John 7:40 records the crowd declaring Jesus as the prophet — adding context for why the leaders fear a riot: the people revere him.