In Matthew 19:3, the Pharisees also test Jesus with a legal question — a pattern of trying to trap him.

Matthew 16:11 warns of the leaven of Pharisees (their false teaching), which contrasts with their flattering words in the main verse.

Matthew 16:12 clarifies that the leaven is their doctrine—exposing the hypocrisy of the flattery in the main verse.

Mark 12:14 is the parallel account of this same flattering tribute to Jesus's impartiality.

In 1 John 5:20, Jesus is called the true God and the source of understanding, affirming the truth he teaches here.

In John 18:37, Jesus says he came to bear witness to the truth, fulfilling the role they acknowledge in him.

In John 14:6, Jesus declares himself the truth — the very truth they say he teaches, revealing his identity.

In John 7:18, the principle that a true teacher seeks God's glory, not his own, matches Jesus' character as acknowledged here.

Luke 20:21 parallels this event with almost identical wording about Jesus's impartial teaching.

In 1 Kings 22:14, Micaiah vows to speak only what God says, reflecting Jesus' same refusal to flatter or show partiality.

Mark 3:6 shows Pharisees plotting to destroy Jesus—the same group's ultimate goal behind the trap in the main verse.

Ezekiel 33:31 describes people who show much love with their mouths but set their hearts on gain—the Pharisees' flattery masks their self-interest.

Proverbs 29:5 warns that flattery spreads a net for the flatterer's neighbor—the Pharisees use flattery as a trap for Jesus.

Psalm 55:21 describes smooth words masking a warring heart—the Pharisees' butter-smooth praise conceals their plot.

Psalm 12:2 speaks of flattering lips and a double heart—the Pharisees' outward praise hides their true intent to ensnare Jesus.

Psalm 5:9 describes flattering tongues with deceitful hearts—exactly what the Pharisees exhibit when they praise Jesus to trap him.

In Job 32:21, Elihu refuses to show partiality or flatter, directly matching the impartiality attributed to Jesus here.

Mark 12:13 is the synoptic parallel account of the same event — Pharisees and Herodians sent to trap Jesus.

In John 3:2, Nicodemus uses the same respectful greeting sincerely — a foil to the Pharisees' insincere flattery here.

In Acts 10:34, Peter declares God shows no partiality — the same principle as Jesus not being swayed by appearances.

Romans 2:11 states God shows no partiality — directly paralleling Jesus' impartiality in teaching.

In 1 Peter 1:17, God judges impartially — echoing the impartiality Jesus showed.

James 2:1 commands showing no partiality — the same principle Jesus exemplified.

Mark 8:15 warns of the Pharisees' leaven (false teaching), which their flattery in the main verse conceals.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:5, Paul denies flattery and pretext — reflecting the same truthful teaching without seeking approval as Jesus.

In 2 Corinthians 4:2, Paul renounces deceit and handles the word truthfully, paralleling the honest teaching described of Jesus.

In 2 Corinthians 2:17, Paul contrasts corrupting God's word with sincerity, echoing the truthful teaching attributed to Jesus here.

In Job 32:22, Elihu refuses to flatter — mirroring the description of Jesus as not swayed by appearances.