Mat 21:12-13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 21:12-13: 21:12-13 The close association of the Temple cleansing (see John 2:13-16 ) with the cursing of the fig tree (Matt 21:18-19 ) reveals Jesus as the Messiah who confronted Israel and warned that God judges those who reject the Messiah and his message. 21:12 Buying and selling took place within the Temple complex, in the Court of the Gentiles. • Money changers profited from the exchange of money from other currencies into official Jewish currency. Jesus criticized the commercialism that profaned the holiness of the Temple (see Mark 11:11-18 ).

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bJohn 2:13-16►

cMatt 21:18-19►

eMark 11:11-18►

‏ Matthew 21:12-13

Summary for Matt 21:12-13: 21:12-13 ^a The close association of the Temple cleansing (see John 2:13-16 ^b) with the cursing of the fig tree (Matt 21:18-19 ^c) reveals Jesus as the Messiah who confronted Israel and warned that God judges those who reject the Messiah and his message. 21:12 ^d Buying and selling took place within the Temple complex, in the Court of the Gentiles.

• Money changers profited from the exchange of money from other currencies into official Jewish currency. Jesus criticized the commercialism that profaned the holiness of the Temple (see Mark 11:11-18 ^e).
21:13 ^f Jesus’ actions were justified, because God’s glory was being desecrated through financial exploitation.