Matthew 21:15

Jesus Cleanses the Temple · Matthew 21:12–17
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Translations

Modern
But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
Traditional
And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,
Literal
But the chief priests and the scribes, having seen the wonders that He did and the children crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” were indignant.
Latin
Videntes autem principes sacerdotum et scribæ mirabilia quæ fecit, et pueros clamantes in templo, et dicentes: Hosanna filio David: indignati sunt,

Interlinear

Greek
English
But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”

Notes

The Jewish leaders’ refusal to believe is contrasted with the joyful faith and praise of little children (see Matthew 18:1–14; 19:13–15).

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Covenant with David

Events

Parallels

Mark 11:15–19 Luke 19:45–48 John 2:12–25

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Hosanna: A Hebrew expression meaning "save now" or "save, please"

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel of Matthew Messiah Scribe Temple

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: Women and Children As Well As Men Children are Capable of Glorifying God Children: Children in the Temple Children: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Children: Worship, Attend Divine Good Children: Children in the Temple Hosanna: A Form of Jewish Acclamation Jesus, the Christ: Received Scribe(s): Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Scribes: Modern: Often offended at out Lord's Conduct and Teaching Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Performs Miracles In