Matthew 21:18 web — Now in the morning, as he returned to the city, he was hungry.

World English Bible

"Now in the morning, as he returned to the city, he was hungry."

— Matthew 21:18, World English Bible

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Matthew 21 — Context

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But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children who were crying in the temple and saying, "Hosanna to the son of David!" they were indignant,

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and said to him, "Do you hear what these are saying?" Jesus said to them, "Yes. Did you never read, 'Out of the mouth of babes and nursing babies you have perfected praise?'"

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He left them, and went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there.

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Now in the morning, as he returned to the city, he was hungry.

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Seeing a fig tree by the road, he came to it, and found nothing on it but leaves. He said to it, "Let there be no fruit from you forever!" Immediately the fig tree withered away.

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When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, "How did the fig tree immediately wither away?"

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Jesus answered them, "Most certainly I tell you, if you have faith, and don't doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you told this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it would be done.

Matthew 21:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:18 say?
Matthew 21:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Now in the morning, as he returned to the city, he was hungry.”
Where is Matthew 21:18 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 18.
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 21:18.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:18 in?
Matthew 21:18 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 21:18?
Matthew 21:18 reads (WEB): “Now in the morning, as he returned to the city, he was hungry.” 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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