Mark 11:16 net — and he would not permit anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.

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"and he would not permit anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts."

— Mark 11:16, NET Bible

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Mark 11 — Context

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After noticing in the distance a fig tree with leaves, he went to see if he could find any fruit on it. When he came to it he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.

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He said to it,“May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it.

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Cleansing the Temple Then they came to Jerusalem. Jesus entered the temple area and began to drive out those who were selling and buying in the temple courts. He turned over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves,

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and he would not permit anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.

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Then he began to teach them and said,“Is it not written:‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’? But you have turned it into a den of robbers!”

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The chief priests and the experts in the law heard it and they considered how they could assassinate him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed by his teaching.

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When evening came, Jesus and his disciples went out of the city.

Mark 11:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 11:16 say?
Mark 11:16 in the NET Bible reads: “and he would not permit anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.”
Where is Mark 11:16 in the Bible?
Mark 11:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verse 16.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 11:16.
What translation should I read Mark 11:16 in?
Mark 11:16 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 Mark 11:16?
Mark 11:16 reads (NET): “and he would not permit anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.” 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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