John 2:14 web — He found in the temple those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, and the changers of money sitting.

World English Bible

"He found in the temple those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, and the changers of money sitting."

— John 2:14, World English Bible

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John 2 — Context

11

This beginning of his signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

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After this, he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they stayed there a few days.

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The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

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He found in the temple those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, and the changers of money sitting.

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He made a whip of cords, and threw all out of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he poured out the changers' money, and overthrew their tables.

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To those who sold the doves, he said, "Take these things out of here! Don't make my Father's house a marketplace!"

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His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will eat me up."

John 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 2:14 say?
John 2:14 in the World English Bible reads: “He found in the temple those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, and the changers of money sitting.”
Where is John 2:14 in the Bible?
John 2:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 2, verse 14.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 2:14.
What translation should I read John 2:14 in?
John 2:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 2:14?
John 2:14 reads (WEB): “He found in the temple those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, and the changers of money sitting.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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