Why Jesus Cleansed the Temple in Matthew 21:12–13
Jesus cleansed the temple to confront its misuse as a marketplace and reclaim its purpose as a house of prayer, challenging religious corruption.
Why Jesus Cleared the Temple
Jesus cleared the temple to fulfill Isaiah's vision of a house of prayer for all nations, not a marketplace of corruption.
Isaiah 56:1–8: Sabbath, Strangers, and God's Welcome
Isaiah 56:1–8 joins God's near salvation to a life of justice and Sabbath loyalty, then insists that foreigners and eunuchs are not cut off but given a place, a name, and joy in God's house. The house is called a house of prayer for all peoples.