John 2:16
John · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.”John 2:16
What Does John 2:16 Mean?
John 2:16 is found in the book of John, chapter 2, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to John 2:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 7:11“Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen it, saith the LORD.”Matthew 21:13“And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.”Mark 11:17“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.”Isaiah 56:5“Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.”Luke 2:49“And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?”2 Peter 2:14“Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:”Hosea 12:7“He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.”Ezekiel 28:16“By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.”John 5:17“But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.”2 Peter 2:3“And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.”John 20:17“Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.”Acts 19:24“For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;”1 Timothy 6:5“Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.”Isaiah 23:11“He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds thereof.”Zephaniah 1:11“Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off.”John 10:29“My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.”Genesis 34:23“Shall not their cattle and their substance and every beast of theirs be ours? only let us consent unto them, and they will dwell with us.”John 8:49“Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.”Revelation 18:11“And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:”
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