John 2:16

God's Word

He told those who sold pigeons, “Pick up this stuff, and get it out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!”

Cross References

Jeremiah 7:11

The house that is called by my name has become a gathering place for thieves. I have seen what you are doing,’ ” declares the Lord.

Matthew 21:12

Jesus went into the temple courtyard and threw out everyone who was buying and selling there. He overturned the moneychangers’ tables and the chairs of those who sold pigeons.

Matthew 21:13

He told them, “Scripture says, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you’re turning it into a gathering place for thieves!”

Matthew 22:5

“But they paid no attention and went away. Some went to work in their own fields, and others went to their businesses.

Mark 11:17

Then he taught them by saying, “Scripture says, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations,’ but you have turned it into a gathering place for thieves.”

Luke 2:49

Jesus said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you realize that I had to be in my Father’s house?”

John 10:29

My Father, who gave them to me, is greater than everyone else, and no one can tear them away from my Father.

John 2:15

He made a whip from small ropes and threw everyone with their sheep and cattle out of the temple courtyard. He dumped the moneychangers’ coins and knocked over their tables.

John 20:17

Jesus told her, “Don’t hold on to me. I have not yet gone to the Father. But go to my brothers and sisters and tell them, ‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ”

John 5:17

Jesus replied to them, “My Father is working right now, and so am I.”

John 8:49

Jesus answered, “I’m not possessed. I honor my Father, but you dishonor me.

1 Timothy 6:5

and conflict between people whose corrupt minds have been robbed of the truth. They think that a godly life is a way to make a profit.

2 Peter 2:3

In their greed they will use good-sounding arguments to exploit you. The verdict against them from long ago is still in force, and their destruction is not asleep.