KJV ORIGINAL
Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He told them, 'Scripture says my house is supposed to be a place for prayer, but you've turned it into a straight-up scam operation.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus called out people who were using God's house to take advantage of others instead of helping them connect with God.
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