Luk 19:45 | MHM | STEP | v. 45–46 : Jesus then went into the temple and drove out those who were buying and selling there (Luke 19:45 ). He said, “It is written, ‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” (Luke 19:46 ). Even though the temple would soon be destroyed, Jesus still cared about it being used for worship and not for dishonest business. He showed that real honor for God’s house is shown by keeping it pure, not just by admiring its beauty or wealth.

‏ Luke 19:45

v. 45–46: Jesus then went into the temple and drove out those who were buying and selling there (Luke 19:45 ^a). He said, “It is written, ‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” (Luke 19:46 ^b). Even though the temple would soon be destroyed, Jesus still cared about it being used for worship and not for dishonest business. He showed that real honor for God’s house is shown by keeping it pure, not just by admiring its beauty or wealth.