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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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Albert Barnes
On John 2:17
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On John 2:17
Remembered (εμνησθησαν). First aorist passive indicative of μιμνησκω, to remind, "were reminded." Westcott notes the double effect…
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:17
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:17
Jesus’ vehemence revealed his inward passion for the Father and his jealous guardianship of the Father’s interests. The Scripture brought to the di…
John Calvin
On John 2:17
16th Century
Theologian
And his disciples remembered. It is pointless for some people to trouble themselves with the question of how the disciples remembered<…
John Gill
On John 2:17
17th Century
Pastor
And his disciples remembered that it was written
In (Psalms 69:9), which Psalm belongs to the Messiah, a…
Matthew Henry
On John 2:12–22
17th Century
Minister
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…