Bible Strands
Luke 19:45
Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus acts in the temple courts immediately after pronouncing judgment on Jerusalem (Luke 19:44) and before declaring the building’s intended purpose (Luke 19:46).
The words — εἰσελθὼν (eiselthōn) means “having entered,” and ἐκβάλλειν (ekballein) means “to cast out,” describing a deliberate, forceful removal.
The thread — The temple cleansing appears in Matthew 21:12 and Mark 11:15, while John 2:13 only records Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem for Passover.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that sacred space is defined by its intended function, not commercial exploitation, and requires a direct response to divine authority.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;
Cross-references
- Matthew 21:12 Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.
- Mark 11:15 When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.
- John 2:13 When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
- Deuteronomy 14:25 then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose.