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First Cleansing of the Temple

John

During Passover, Jesus drives out merchants and money-changers from the temple, declaring it his Father's house. He speaks of destroying and raising the temple in three days.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

MatthewNot recorded in this Gospel
MarkNot recorded in this Gospel
LukeNot recorded in this Gospel
John
2:13-25

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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.

John places a temple cleansing near the beginning of Jesus's ministry, while the Synoptics record one during Passion Week. Scholars debate whether these are two separate events or the same event placed differently for theological purposes.

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From the baptism of Jesus through the early Judean and Samaritan ministry, including the first disciples, first miracle, and early Jerusalem visits.

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