Second Cleansing of the Temple
Jesus drives out merchants from the temple, overturning tables and declaring, "My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers."
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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.
The Synoptics place this cleansing in Passion Week, while John records one early in Jesus's ministry (John 2:13-25). Scholars debate whether there were two cleansings or one event placed differently for theological reasons. Mark uniquely adds that Jesus "would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple," suggesting he briefly took physical control of the temple courts.
Includes children crying "Hosanna" in the temple and the authorities' indignation.
Places the cleansing between the cursing and withering of the fig tree (Markan sandwich).
Brief account; notes Jesus was teaching daily in the temple.
From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
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