Matthew 21:13 net — And he said to them,“It is written,‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are turning it into a den of ro…

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"And he said to them,“It is written,‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are turning it into a den of robbers!”"

— Matthew 21:13, NET Bible

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Matthew 21 — Context

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As he entered Jerusalem the whole city was thrown into an uproar, saying,“Who is this?”

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And the crowds were saying,“This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.”

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Cleansing the Temple Then Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all those who were selling and buying in the temple courts, and turned over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves.

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And he said to them,“It is written,‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are turning it into a den of robbers!”

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The blind and lame came to him in the temple courts, and he healed them.

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But when the chief priests and the experts in the law saw the wonderful things he did and heard the children crying out in the temple courts,“Hosanna to the Son of David,” they became indignant

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and said to him,“Do you hear what they are saying?” Jesus said to them,“Yes. Have you never read,‘Out of the mouths of children and nursing infants you have prepared praise for yourself’?”

Matthew 21:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:13 say?
Matthew 21:13 in the NET Bible reads: “And he said to them,“It is written,‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are turning it into a den of robbers!””
Where is Matthew 21:13 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 13.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 21:13.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:13 in?
Matthew 21:13 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 Matthew 21:13?
Matthew 21:13 reads (NET): “And he said to them,“It is written,‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are turning 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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