Matthew 21:16-18

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁶ They asked Jesus, “Do you hear what these children are saying?”

He answered, “Yes. The Scriptures say, ‘You have taught children and babies to give praise.’^[a] Have you not read that Scripture?”

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

Jesus Shows the Power of Faith^(A)

¹⁸ Early the next morning, Jesus was going back to the city. He was very hungry.