Will Jesus Enter the Eastern Gate For the First Time or, Again?

[jazzy]

Quote:I believe the context shows that Jesus is not saying it is a good thing, as he is referring to the Pharisees and swearing on the Temple is not what God wants.


Mat 23:21 And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

Another thought sheepwrecked, why would Jesus say:

Take these things hence; make not my Father's house a house of merchandise. John 2:16

if he didn't believe that God dwelt in the second temple?