Matthew 21:17 asv — And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there.

American Standard Version

"And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there. "

— Matthew 21:17, American Standard Version

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Matthew 21 — Context

14

And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

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But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children that were crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were moved with indignation,

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and said unto him, Hearest thou what these are saying? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea: did ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

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And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there.

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Now in the morning as he returned to the city, he hungered.

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And seeing a fig tree by the way side, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only; and he saith unto it, Let there be no fruit from thee henceforward for ever. And immediately the fig tree withered away.

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And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How did the fig tree immediately wither away?

Matthew 21:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:17 say?
Matthew 21:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there. ”
Where is Matthew 21:17 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 17.
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 21:17.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:17 in?
Matthew 21:17 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 Matthew 21:17?
Matthew 21:17 reads (ASV): “And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged 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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