Mat 21:13 | MHM | STEP | v. 13 : Jesus explained his actions by quoting scripture: It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves (Isaiah 56:7; Jeremiah 7:11 ). He reminded everyone that the temple was meant for prayer and worship, not for dishonest business. When people use religion to hide their wrong actions, it is a serious offense to God. Jesus wanted to restore the temple to its true purpose.

‏ Matthew 21:13

v. 13: Jesus explained his actions by quoting scripture: It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves (Isaiah 56:7; Jeremiah 7:11 ^a). He reminded everyone that the temple was meant for prayer and worship, not for dishonest business. When people use religion to hide their wrong actions, it is a serious offense to God. Jesus wanted to restore the temple to its true purpose.