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John 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for John 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.”
John 2:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 2:16
To dove-sellers, Jesus commands: 'Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.' The possessive 'my Father's house' claims unique sonship—the temple is His family's property. The merchants may have been providing needed services, but their method corrupted the temple's purpose. Commerce had displaced worship; profit had replaced prayer. Jesus restores the temple's true function.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 2:16
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“It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer,'{Isaiah 56:7} but you have made it a den of robbers!{Jeremiah 7:11}”
“which is called by my name”
“saying to them”
“that shall not be cut off.”
“Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?”
“and who can't cease from sin; enticing unsettled souls; having a heart trained in greed; children of cursing;”
“He is a merchant”
“Don't touch me, for I haven't yet ascended to my Father; but go to my brothers, and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'”
“and their destruction will not slumber.”
“My Father is still working, so I am working, too.”