Matthew 21:13
“And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.”

What does Matthew 21:13 mean?
The Bible verse Matthew 21:13 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called 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 Matthew, during…
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In Matthew 21:13, Jesus passionately declares, "And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves." This powerful statement was made in the context of Jesus cleansing the temple, a moment rich with meaning and…
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Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, I am reminded of the powerful words found in Matthew 21:13, where You declared, "My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves." Lord, these words resonate deeply within me, as they…
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