And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 2 of John. The cleansing of the temple demonstrates Jesus’ authority over the central place of worship. The reference to the temple of his body introduces an understanding in which his own person becomes the center of God’s presence.
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und sprach zu denen, die die Tauben feil hatten: tragt das von dannen und macht nicht meines Vaters Haus zum Kaufhause!
Y a los que vendían las palomas, dijo: Quitad de aquí esto, y no hagáis la casa de mi Padre casa de mercado.
et il dit aux vendeurs de pigeons: Otez cela d'ici, ne faites pas de la maison de mon Père une maison de trafic.
Ed a coloro che vendevano i colombi disse: Togliete di qui queste cose; non fate della casa del Padre mio una casa di mercato.
E disse aos que vendiam pombos: Tirai daqui estes, e não façais da casa de meu Pai casa de venda.
又對賣鴿子的說:「把這些東西拿走!不要把我父的殿當作買賣的地方。」
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