Mark 11:17

Modern English Version

He taught, saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations’ ? But you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’ ”

Cross References

Isaiah 56:7

even them I will bring to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted on My altar; for My house shall be called a house of prayer for all people.

Isaiah 60:7

All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall come up with acceptance on My altar, and I will glorify My glorious house.

Jeremiah 7:11

Has this house, which is called by My name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen it, says the Lord.

Hosea 12:7

A merchant, in whose hands are deceitful balances, he loves to oppress.

Mark 11:16

And He would not allow anyone to carry any vessel through the temple.

Luke 19:46

saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house will be a house of prayer,’ but you have made it ‘a den of thieves.’ ”

John 2:14

In the temple He found those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the moneychangers sitting there.

John 2:16

He said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!”