Matthew 21:16-18

Good News Translation

^16 (A)So they asked Jesus, “Do you hear what they are saying?”

“Indeed I do,” answered Jesus. “Haven't you ever read this scripture? ‘You have trained children and babies to offer perfect praise.’”

¹⁷ Jesus left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night.

Jesus Curses the Fig Tree^(B)

¹⁸ On his way back to the city early next morning, Jesus was hungry.