LUKE—NOTE ON Luke 19:45 Luke’s account of this incident is greatly shortened (compare Matthew 21:12; Mark 11:15). he entered the temple. See Matthew 21:12; Mark 11:15; see also Malachi 3:1. began to drive out those who sold. See note on Matt. 21:12. This probably occurred in the Royal Stoa, though it may have been in the Court of the Gentiles. den of robbers. See Jeremiah 7:11. chief priests and the scribes. They are acting as a group. The “chief priests” are not the high priests but members of the most prominent priestly families. See notes on Luke 5:17; 5:21–22. were (continually) seeking to destroy him. Luke’s first clear mention of a plot against Jesus’ life.

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