Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “It is written,” he said to them, “’My house will be a house of prayer’ but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” New Living Translation He said to them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple will be a house of prayer,’ but you have turned it into a den of thieves.” English Standard Version saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den of robbers.” Berean Standard Bible He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’ ” Berean Literal Bible saying to them, "It has been written: 'And My house will be a house of prayer.' But you have made it 'a den of robbers.'" King James Bible Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. New King James Version saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house is a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’ ” New American Standard Bible saying to them, “It is written: ‘AND MY HOUSE WILL BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER,’ but you have made it a DEN OF ROBBERS.” NASB 1995 saying to them, “It is written, ‘AND MY HOUSE SHALL BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER,’ but you have made it a ROBBERS’ DEN.” NASB 1977 saying to them, “It is written, ‘AND MY HOUSE SHALL BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER,’ but you have made it a ROBBERS’ DEN.” Legacy Standard Bible saying to them, “It is written, ‘AND MY HOUSE SHALL BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER,’ but you have made it a ROBBERS’ DEN.” Amplified Bible saying to them, “It is written, ‘MY HOUSE SHALL BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER’; but you have made it a ROBBERS’ DEN.” Christian Standard Bible and he said, “It is written, my house will be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible and He said, “It is written, My house will be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves!” American Standard Version saying unto them, It is written, And my house shall be a house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of robbers. Contemporary English Version He told them, "The Scriptures say, 'My house should be a place of worship.' But you have made it a place where robbers hide!" English Revised Version saying unto them, It is written, And my house shall be a house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of robbers. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to them, "Scripture says, 'My house will be a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a gathering place for thieves." Good News Translation saying to them, "It is written in the Scriptures that God said, 'My Temple will be a house of prayer.' But you have turned it into a hideout for thieves!" International Standard Version He told them, "It is written, 'My house is to be called a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a hideout for bandits!" Majority Standard Bible He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” NET Bible saying to them, "It is written, 'My house will be a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of robbers!" New Heart English Bible saying to them, "It is written, 'And my house will be a house of prayer,' but you have made it a 'den of robbers'." Webster's Bible Translation Saying to them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer, but ye have made it a den of thieves. Weymouth New Testament "It is written," He said, "'And My house shall be the House of Prayer,' but you have made it a robbers' cave." World English Bible saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house is a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of robbers’!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsaying to them, “It has been written, My house is a house of prayer—but you made it a den of robbers.” Berean Literal Bible saying to them, "It has been written: 'And My house will be a house of prayer.' But you have made it 'a den of robbers.'" Young's Literal Translation saying to them, 'It hath been written, My house is a house of prayer -- but ye made it a den of robbers.' Smith's Literal Translation Saying to them, It has been written, My house is the house of prayer: and ye have made it a den of robbers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaying to them: It is written: My house is the house of prayer. But you have made it a den of thieves. Catholic Public Domain Version saying to them: “It is written: ‘My house is a house of prayer.’ But you have made it into a den of robbers.” New American Bible saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.’ ” New Revised Standard Version and he said, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer’; but you have made it a den of robbers.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer; but you have made it a cave of bandits. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to them, “It is written: 'My house is the house of prayer', but you have made it a den of robbers.'” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand said to them: It is written, My house is a house of prayer; but you have made it a den of robbers. Godbey New Testament saying to them; Haweis New Testament saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: Mace New Testament "my house is a house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves." Weymouth New Testament "It is written," He said, "'And My house shall be the House of Prayer,' but you have made it a robbers' cave." Worrell New Testament saying to them, Worsley New Testament saying unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Cleanses the Temple45Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there. 46He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” 47Jesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him.… Cross References Matthew 21:13 And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” Mark 11:17 Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Isaiah 56:7 I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Jeremiah 7:11 Has this house, which bears My Name, become a den of robbers in your sight? Yes, I too have seen it, declares the LORD. John 2:16 To those selling doves He said, “Get these out of here! How dare you turn My Father’s house into a marketplace!” Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. Psalm 69:9 because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me. Zechariah 14:21 Indeed, every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy to the LORD of Hosts, and all who sacrifice will come and take some pots and cook in them. And on that day there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the LORD of Hosts. 1 Kings 8:29 May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. 2 Chronicles 6:20 May Your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, toward the place where You said You would put Your Name, so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. Matthew 23:38 Look, your house is left to you desolate. Mark 12:40 They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” John 2:17 His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.” Acts 7:48-49 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? Romans 2:22 You who forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? Treasury of Scripture Saying to them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but you have made it a den of thieves. Psalm 93:5 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever. 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. Jump to Previous Cave Den Hole House Prayer Robbers Thieves WrittenJump to Next Cave Den Hole House Prayer Robbers Thieves WrittenLuke 19 1. Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.11. The ten minas. 28. Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph; 41. weeps over it; 45. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple; 47. Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people. It is written This phrase indicates the authority of Scripture. Jesus often uses this phrase to affirm the divine inspiration and unchanging truth of the Scriptures. The Greek word for "written" is "γέγραπται" (gegraptai), which is in the perfect tense, signifying a completed action with ongoing effects. This underscores the enduring authority of God's Word. Jesus is referencing the Old Testament, showing His respect for the Scriptures as the foundation of truth and moral guidance. My house will be a house of prayer but you have made it a den of robbers Greek He declaredλέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “It is written: Γέγραπται (Gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. ‘My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. house οἶκός (oikos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family. will be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a house οἶκος (oikos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family. of prayer.’ προσευχῆς (proseuchēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4335: From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory. But δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. have made ἐποιήσατε (epoiēsate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. it αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. ‘a den Σπήλαιον (Spēlaion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4693: A cave, den, hideout. Neuter of a presumed derivative of speos; a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort. of robbers.’” λῃστῶν (lēstōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3027: A robber, brigand, bandit. From leizomai; a brigand. Links Luke 19:46 NIVLuke 19:46 NLT Luke 19:46 ESV Luke 19:46 NASB Luke 19:46 KJV Luke 19:46 BibleApps.com Luke 19:46 Biblia Paralela Luke 19:46 Chinese Bible Luke 19:46 French Bible Luke 19:46 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 19:46 Saying to them It is written 'My (Luke Lu Lk) |