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His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will eat me up."
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Consumed by Holy Zeal
Commentators explain that Jesus' action was driven by a profound and all-consuming passion for the purity of God's house and worship. This "zeal," quoted from Psalm 69:9, was not just momentary anger but a defining characteristic of His entire ministry. It was an intense love for His Father's honor that absorbed His full attention and affection.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It was written, etc. This is recorded in Psalm 69:9. Its meaning is that He was affected with great zeal or concern for the pure worship o…
Remembered (εμνησθησαν). First aorist passive indicative of μιμνησκω, to remind, "were reminded." Westcott notes the double effect…
19th Century
Anglican
Was written . . . hath eaten me up.—More literally, is written . . . shall eat me up. The verse is full of interest in ma…
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16th Century
Protestant
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And his disciples remembered that it was written In (Psalms 69:9), which Psalm belongs to the Messiah, a…
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The first public work in which we find Christ engaged was driving the traders from the temple, whom the covetous priests and rulers encouraged to m…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Evangelist presented the sign Christ worked to confirm his disciples, which related to his power to change nature. Now, h…
