Mark 11:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 11:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 11:17 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 11:17 — KJV
“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. of all...: or, an house of prayer for all nations”
— Mark 11:17 (KJV)
Mark 11:17 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 11:17
“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.”
Shares key themes with Mark 11:17: written, house, called
“Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.”
Shares key themes with Mark 11:17: saying, written, house
“Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. Abraham: that is, Father of a great multitude”
Shares key themes with Mark 11:17: called, nations, made
“And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. Succoth: that is, Booths”
Shares key themes with Mark 11:17: house, called, made
“That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice: loud: Heb. great”
Shares key themes with Mark 11:17: saying, house, called
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