Matthew 21:15

And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

Cross-references

Matthew 21:9 is the crowd's 'Hosanna to the Son of David' that the children repeat in v15, making this a direct echo.

In Matthew 21:23, the chief priests and elders question Jesus' authority — the same opponents who were indignant here escalate their confrontation.

Matthew 26:3 shows the chief priests gathering to plot Jesus' arrest — a direct escalation from their indignation here.

In Matthew 26:59, the council seeks false testimony to condemn Jesus — the same group's malice deepens into murderous conspiracy.

Matthew 27:1 has the chief priests and elders formally deciding to put Jesus to death — the culmination of their opposition seen here.

Matthew 27:20 shows the chief priests persuading the crowd to ask for Barabbas — their influence and hostility continue.

Matthew 2:4 Parallel

In Matthew 2:4, chief priests and scribes are consulted about the Messiah — the same group now reacts to the children's proclamation.

In Matthew 9:27, blind men cry 'Son of David' — the same messianic title the children shout here.

Matthew 22:42 Related theme

Matthew 22:42 discusses the Christ as Son of David, the same title the children use here, linking to messianic identity.

John 12:19 Parallel

John 12:19 records the Pharisees' frustration that the world follows Jesus, matching their indignation at the children's praise here.

Mark 11:18 Parallel

Mark 11:18 records the same event — the chief priests and scribes seeking to destroy Jesus after hearing the children's praise.

Luke 18:38 Parallel

In Luke 18:38, a blind beggar cries 'Son of David' — parallel acclamation of Jesus as Messiah.

In Jeremiah 26:7, priests and prophets oppose Jeremiah in the temple — parallel to the chief priests' indignation here.

Luke 19:40 Parallel

Luke 19:40 records Jesus saying stones would cry out if people were silent — similar to his defense of the children's praise here.

Luke 20:1 Parallel

Luke 20:1 shows the same religious leaders confronting Jesus while teaching in the temple, continuing the opposition seen here.

Luke 22:2 Parallel

Luke 22:2 reveals the chief priests and scribes plotting Jesus' death, escalating the hostility shown here.

Luke 22:66 Parallel

Luke 22:66 depicts the same leaders at Jesus' trial, carrying through their opposition to the end.

John 11:47-49 has the chief priests and Pharisees plotting after Jesus' signs, mirroring their indignation at his works here.

Luke 19:39 Parallel

Luke 19:39 has Pharisees asking Jesus to rebuke his disciples for praising — a similar opposition to acclamation of Jesus as king.

John 7:42 Related theme

John 7:42 cites Scripture that the Christ comes from David's line, undergirding the children's acclamation of Jesus as Son of David.

John 11:57 Parallel

John 11:57 shows the same leaders issuing orders to arrest Jesus, directly continuing their antagonism.