Mark 11:12-25

Jesus Curses the Fig Tree

12 w On the following day, when they came from Bethany, x he was hungry. 13 y And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for z it was not the season for figs. 14 And he said to it, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again." And his disciples heard it.

Jesus Cleanses the Temple

15 a And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of b the money-changers and the seats of those who sold c pigeons. 16 And he would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple. 17 And he was teaching them and saying to them, "Is it not written, d 'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations'? But e you have made it a den of robbers." 18 And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and f were seeking a way to destroy him, for they feared him, because g all the crowd was astonished at his teaching. 19 h And when evening came they 1 went out of the city.

The Lesson from the Withered Fig Tree

20 i As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. 21 And Peter remembered and said to him, j "Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered." 22 And Jesus answered them, "Have k faith in God. 23 l Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, m 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not n doubt in his heart, but o believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. 24 Therefore I tell you, p whatever you ask in prayer, o believe that you q have received 2 it, and it will be yours. 25 And whenever r you stand praying, s forgive, t if you have anything against anyone, so that u your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses." 3

  1. Cross References
    Mark 11:12 - 14
    On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry.
    Matthew 21:18 - 19
    In the morning, as he was returning to the city, he became hungry.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 4:2
    And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.
  3. Cross References
    Luke 13:6 - 9
    And he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.
  4. Cross References
    Mark 13:28
    From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near.
  5. Cross References
    Mark 11:15 - 18
    And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons.
    Matthew 21:12 - 16
    And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons.
    Luke 19:45 - 47
    And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold.
    John 2:14 - 16
    In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there.
  6. Cross References
    Exodus 30:13
    Each one who is numbered in the census shall give this: half a shekel according to the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel is twenty gerahs), half a shekel as an offering to the Lord.
  7. Cross References
    Leviticus 1:14
    If his offering to the Lord is a burnt offering of birds, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves or pigeons.
    Leviticus 5:7
    But if he cannot afford a lamb, then he shall bring to the Lord as his compensation for the sin that he has committed two turtledoves or two pigeons, one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering.
    Leviticus 12:8
    And if she cannot afford a lamb, then she shall take two turtledoves or two pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. And the priest shall make atonement for her, and she shall be clean.'
    Luke 2:24
    And to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
  8. Cross References
    Mark 11:15 - 18
    And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons.
    Matthew 21:12 - 16
    And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons.
    Luke 19:45 - 47
    And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold.
  9. Cross References
    Isaiah 56:7
    These I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.
  10. Cross References
    Jeremiah 7:11
    Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I myself have seen it, declares the Lord.
  11. Cross References
    Isaiah 56:7
    These I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.
  12. Cross References
    Matthew 21:46
    And although they were seeking to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet.
  13. Cross References
    Matthew 7:28
    And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching.
  14. Cross References
    Luke 21:37
    And every day he was teaching in the temple, but at night he went out and lodged on the mount called Olivet.
    Mark 11:11
    And he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. And when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.
  15. Cross References
    Mark 11:20 - 24
    As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots.
    Matthew 21:19 - 22
    And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you again!" And the fig tree withered at once.
  16. Cross References
    Mark 11:20 - 24
    As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots.
    Matthew 21:19 - 22
    And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you again!" And the fig tree withered at once.
  17. Cross References
    John 1:38
    Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, "What are you seeking?" And they said to him, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher), "where are you staying?
  18. Cross References
    Ephesians 3:12
    In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
    Philippians 3:9
    And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith -
  19. Cross References
    Matthew 17:20
    He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.
  20. Cross References
    Psalms 46:2
    Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.
    1 Corinthians 13:2
    And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
    Revelation 8:8
    The second angel blew his trumpet, and something like a great mountain, burning with fire, was thrown into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood.
  21. Cross References
    Romans 4:20
    No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God.
    Romans 14:23
    But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.
    James 1:6
    But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
  22. Cross References
    Mark 16:17
    And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues.
    John 14:12
    Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.
  23. Cross References
    Matthew 7:7
    Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
  24. Cross References
    Mark 11:23
    Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.
  25. Cross References
    Isaiah 65:24
    Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.
    Matthew 6:8
    Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
  26. Cross References
    Matthew 6:5
    And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
    Luke 18:11
    The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
  27. Cross References
    Matthew 6:14
    For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
  28. Cross References
    Colossians 3:13
    Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
    Matthew 5:23
    So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you.
    Matthew 6:15
    But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
  29. Cross References
    Matthew 7:11
    If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
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