Mark 11:17

New International Reader's Version

Then he taught them. He told them, “It is written that the Lord said, ‘My house will be called a house where people from all nations can pray.’ (Isaiah 56:7) But you have made it a ‘den for robbers.’ ” (Jeremiah 7:11)

Cross References

Isaiah 56:7

Then I will bring them to my holy mountain of Zion. I will give them joy in my house. They can pray there. I will accept their burnt offerings and sacrifices on my altar. My house will be called a house where people from all nations can pray.”

Isaiah 60:7

All of Kedar’s flocks will be gathered to you. The rams of Nebaioth will serve as your sacrifices. I will accept them as offerings on my altar. That is how I will bring honor to my glorious temple.

Jeremiah 7:11

My Name is in this house. But you have made it a den for robbers! I have been watching you!” announces the Lord.

Hosea 12:7

You are like a trader who uses dishonest scales. You love to cheat others.

Mark 11:16

He would not allow anyone to carry items for sale through the temple courtyard.

Luke 19:46

He told them, “It is written that the Lord said, ‘My house will be a house where people can pray.’ (Isaiah 56:7) But you have made it a ‘den for robbers.’ ” (Jeremiah 7:11)

John 2:14

In the temple courtyard he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves. Others were sitting at tables exchanging money.

John 2:16

He told those who were selling doves, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s house into a market!”