1. Mark 11:18–19 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What happens after Jesus’ message in deeds and words in the temple?

Mark 11:18–19 (ESV)

18 And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and were seeking a way to destroy him, for they feared him, because all the crowd was astonished at his teaching.

Nothing. People in the temple are impressed by Jesus’ performance. No one dares to act against him or arrest him. But at the same time, there is no sign of repentance, or a prayer to God to avoid his judgment. Jesus returns with (only) his disciples to Bethany (see Mark 11:11).