Matthew 24:15

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

Cross-references

Daniel 9:27 Citation

Daniel 9:27 is the original prophecy of the abomination that desolates, which Jesus directly cites here as a future sign.

Daniel 12:11 repeats the 'abomination that desolates' from a different angle, anchoring the timeline Jesus references.

Mark 13:14 Parallel

Mark 13:14 is the parallel account of the abomination of desolation, using the same imagery and warning to flee.

Luke 19:43 Historical context

Luke 19:43 describes the siege of Jerusalem, which is the historical counterpart to the abomination of desolation.

Luke 21:20 Parallel

Luke 21:20 interprets the abomination of desolation as Jerusalem surrounded by armies, providing a clear historical reference.

Psalm 74:4 Parallel

Psalm 74:4 describes enemies setting up signs in the sanctuary — directly parallels the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place.

Daniel 8:13 Allusion

Daniel 8:13 mentions the 'transgression that causes desolation' — the exact phrase Jesus refers to as 'the abomination that causes desolation'.

Daniel 11:31 explicitly describes setting up the 'abomination that causes desolation' — the very event Jesus warns his listeners about.

Luke 21:7 Parallel

Luke 21:7 records the disciples' question that prompts Jesus' warning about the abomination of desolation, linking the parallel accounts.