Mark 11:17

Mark · New Testament · Chapter 11

“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

What Does Mark 11:17 Mean?

Mark 11:17 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (16)

These passages are connected to Mark 11:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Isaiah 56:7“Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.”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.”John 10:10“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”Luke 19:46“Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.”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.”John 2:16“And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.”1 Kings 8:41“Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name’s sake;”Isaiah 60:7“All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.”Hosea 12:7“He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.”John 2:14“And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:”Psalms 74:3“Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.”Proverbs 29:24“Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.”Isaiah 1:23“Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.”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.”Romans 2:22“Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?”Revelation 18:15“The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,”

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