Mark 11:17

God's Word

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.”

Cross References

Isaiah 56:7

Then I will bring them to my holy mountain and make them happy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be acceptable on my altar, because my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.

Isaiah 60:7

All of the flocks from Kedar will gather and come to you. The rams of Nebaioth will serve you. They will be sacrificed as acceptable ⌞offerings⌟ on my altar. So I will honor my beautiful temple.

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.

Hosea 12:7

⌞The Lord says,⌟ “The merchants use dishonest scales. They love to cheat people.

Mark 11:16

He would not let anyone carry anything across the temple courtyard.

Luke 19:46

He said to them, “Scripture says, ‘My house will be a house of prayer,’ but you have turned it into a gathering place for thieves.”

John 2:14

He found those who were selling cattle, sheep, and pigeons in the temple courtyard. He also found moneychangers sitting there.

John 2:16

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