Mark 11:17 kjva — And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves."

— Mark 11:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 11 — Context

14

And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.

15

And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;

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And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.

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And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

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And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

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And when even was come, he went out of the city.

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And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.

Mark 11:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 11:17 say?
Mark 11:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.”
Where is Mark 11:17 in the Bible?
Mark 11:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verse 17.
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 11:17.
What translation should I read Mark 11:17 in?
Mark 11:17 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 11:17?
Mark 11:17 reads (KJVA): “And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.” 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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