Mark 11:17
And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Context
This verse from Mark Chapter 11 connects to 8 cross-references. The triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a colt. Jesus curses the fig tree and drives out the buyers and sellers from the temple. The withered fig tree amazes the disciples; Jesus teaches on faith and prayer. Religious leaders question his …
Other Translations
And he taught, and said unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations? but ye have made it a den of robbers.
and he was teaching, saying to them, `Hath it not been written--My house a house of prayer shall be called for all the nations, and ye did make it a den of robbers?'
And he gave them teaching, and said to them, Is it not in the Writings, My house is to be named a house of prayer for all the nations? but you have made it a hole of thieves.
Cross References
Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy …
And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, …
Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt …
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they …
Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I …
He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den …
And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.