Psalm 2:1-4 depicts rulers conspiring against the Lord's Anointed — exactly what the chief priests are doing here.

Matthew 27:41-43 expands the mockery, adding the elders and the phrase 'let Him come down.'

Luke 23:35-37 adds that the soldiers also mocked, offering sour wine — a fuller parallel scene.

John 12:24 explains that His death produces fruit — the mockers think He cannot save Himself, but His death saves many.

1 Peter 3:18 explains Christ suffered for sins, the just for the unjust—directly answering why He could not save Himself.

John 11:47-52 shows the same chief priests plotting Jesus' death; now they mock Him at the cross.

John 12:23 has Jesus calling this hour glorification — the mockers see only weakness, not the glory.

Acts 4:27 lists the rulers (Herod, Pilate, Gentiles, Israel) gathered against Jesus, identifying the mockers in Mark's scene.