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Matthew 21

Matthew 21:16

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

Modern
“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”
Traditional
And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
Literal
And they said to Him, “Do You hear what these say?” And Jesus says to them, “Yes. Did you never read: ‘Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings You prepared praise’?”
Latin
…et dixerunt ei: Audis quid isti dicunt? Jesus autem dixit eis: Utique. Numquam legistis: Quia ex ore infantium et lactentium perfecisti laudem?

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”

Notes

Matthew 21:16

Have you never read: Jesus asked this challenging question to opponents who failed to see that his ministry fulfilled the promises about the Messiah (see also Matthew 12:3, 5; 19:4; 21:42; 22:31).

Events

Parallels

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: Women and Children As Well As Men Babes in the Mouths of, is Praise Perfected Children are Capable of Glorifying God Children: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Good Children: Children in the Temple Praise is Obligatory Upon: Children Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament