# Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 21:1 – One Cleansing or Two? The Temple Mystery in the Gospels

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Published: 2026-06-23T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode examines the apparent contradiction between John and the Synoptic Gospels about when Jesus cleansed the temple—early in his ministry or during Passion Week. After comparing details and timing, the host argues the simplest solution is that Jesus likely cleansed the temple twice, highlighting his consistent zeal for true worship and confronting corrupt practices. References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following: buymeacoffee.com/lancesmith The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page Email Address: bibledifficultiesandanswers@gmail.com Skeptics Annotated Bible: https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/tantrum.html Clayton Kraby, “Did Jesus Cleanse the Temple Once or Twice? A Look at the Facts” – https://reasonabletheology.org/did-jesus-cleanse-the-temple-once-or-twice-evidence-for-twice/ Dr. Tim Chaffey, “The Temple Cleansing” – https://answersingenesis.org/jesus/the-temple-cleansing/ Eric Lyons, “Chronology and the Cleansing of the Temple” – https://apologeticspress.org/chronology-and-the-cleansing-of-the-temple-660/ GotQuestions.org, “How many times did Jesus cleanse the temple?” – https://www.gotquestions.org/temple-cleanse.html Ligonier Ministries, “Jesus Cleanses the Temple” – https://learn.ligonier.org/devotionals/jesus-cleanses-the-temple Allan Chapple, “Jesus’ Intervention in the Temple: Once or Twice?” – https://faithalone.org/journal-articles/jesus-intervention-in-the-temple-once-or-twice/ Reading Acts blog, “John 2:13-25 – The Temple Incident” – https://readingacts.com/2012/11/30/john-213-25-the-temple-incident-2/ Jimmy Akin (Catholic Answers), “Jesus Cleansing the Temple—Why and When?” – https://www.catholic.com/audio/tjap/jesus-cleansing-the-temple-why-and…

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