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Matthew 21:12 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Matthew 21:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 21 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
“And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,”
Matthew 21:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 21:12
And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple. This dramatic action demonstrates Christ's righteous zeal for God's house and His messianic authority. "Went into the temple" (eisēlthen eis to hieron, εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὸ ἱερόν) specifies the temple courts, likely the Court of the Gentiles, the outer area accessible to non-Jews. This was where commercial activity had encroached on space intended for prayer and worship."Cast out" (exebalen, ἐξέβαλεν) uses strong language indicating forceful expulsion—the same word used for casting out demons. The merch...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 21:12
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“sheep”
“and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it”
“and Jesus entered into the temple”
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.{Leviticus 12:8}”
“so that you are not able to carry it”
“or two young pigeons”
“then she shall take two turtledoves”
“everyone who passes over to those who are numbered”