John 2:16
And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
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English Standard Version
And he told those who sold the pigeons, "Take these things away; do not make my Father's house a house of trade."
New International Version
To those who sold doves he said, "Get these out of here! How dare you turn my Father's house into a market!"
Catholic Public Domain Version
And to those who were selling doves, he said: "Take these things out of here, and do not make my Father’s house into a house of commerce.