Mark 11:17

“And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.”

"And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves." - Mark 11:17
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What does Mark 11:17 mean?

Mark 11:17 (KJV) states, "And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves." This verse comes from the New Testament, specifically from the Gospel of Mark, which is one of the…

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The House of Prayer: A Divine Restoration

Mark 11:17 (KJV) states: "And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves." In this dynamic passage from the Gospel of Mark, we see an impassioned Jesus defending the sanctity…

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A Prayer for Restoration in the House of the Lord

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts and reverent spirits, recognizing the sacredness of Your presence. As we reflect on the words of our Lord Jesus as recorded in Mark 11:17, we are reminded of the true purpose of Your house: "My house shall be called of…

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