Jesus quoted two passages from the Old Testament when he cleansed the temple. The first was from Isaiah 56:7, which reads: "For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all people." This passage indicated to those who heard it that the temple should be a place of prayer and worship for all people, not just the Jewish people. The second passage was from Jeremiah 7:11, which reads: "Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes?" This passage indicated to those who heard it that the temple should not be used for selfish gain or exploitation.