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John 2:17 Cross-References
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“And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.”
John 2:17 (KJV)
Commentary on John 2:17
The disciples remember Psalm 69:9: 'The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.' This messianic psalm describes the Righteous Sufferer's experience. Jesus' consuming passion for the temple's purity reflects divine zeal. The verb 'eaten up' (katephagen) suggests consuming fire—jealous love that cannot tolerate corruption of what is sacred. This zeal will ultimately contribute to His death as religious leaders plot against Him.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 2:17
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“For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.”
“because my enemies ignore your words.”