Luke 19:45 net — Cleansing the Temple Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling things there,

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"Cleansing the Temple Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling things there,"

— Luke 19:45, NET Bible

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Luke 19 — Context

42

saying,“If you had only known on this day, even you, the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.

43

For the days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and surround you and close in on you from every side.

44

They will demolish you– you and your children within your walls– and they will not leave within you one stone on top of another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”

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Cleansing the Temple Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling things there,

46

saying to them,“It is written,‘My house will be a house of prayer,’ but you have turned it into a den of robbers!”

47

Jesus was teaching daily in the temple courts. The chief priests and the experts in the law and the prominent leaders among the people were seeking to assassinate him,

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but they could not find a way to do it, for all the people hung on his words.

Luke 19:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:45 say?
Luke 19:45 in the NET Bible reads: “Cleansing the Temple Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling things there,”
Where is Luke 19:45 in the Bible?
Luke 19:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 45.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 19:45.
What translation should I read Luke 19:45 in?
Luke 19:45 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 Luke 19:45?
Luke 19:45 reads (NET): “Cleansing the Temple Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling things there,” 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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