Luke 19:46 cpdv — saying to them: “It is written: ‘My house is a house of prayer.’ But you have made it into a den of robbers.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"saying to them: “It is written: ‘My house is a house of prayer.’ But you have made it into a den of robbers.” "

— Luke 19:46, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 19 — Context

43

For the days will overtake you. And your enemies will encircle you with a valley. And they will surround you and hem you in on every side.

44

And they will knock you down to the ground, with your sons who are in you. And they will not leave stone upon stone within you, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.”

45

And entering into the temple, he began to cast out those who sold in it, and those who bought,

46

saying to them: “It is written: ‘My house is a house of prayer.’ But you have made it into a den of robbers.”

47

And he was teaching in the temple daily. And the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, and the leaders of the people were seeking to destroy him.

48

But they could not find what to do to him. For all the people were listening to him attentively.

Luke 19:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 19:46 say?
Luke 19:46 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “saying to them: “It is written: ‘My house is a house of prayer.’ But you have made it into a den of robbers.” ”
Where is Luke 19:46 in the Bible?
Luke 19:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 46.
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 19:46.
What translation should I read Luke 19:46 in?
Luke 19:46 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 19:46?
Luke 19:46 reads (CPDV): “saying to them: “It is written: ‘My house is a house of prayer.’ But you have made it into a den of robbers.” ” 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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