In the morning when they were on the way out of Bethany, Jesus was hungry.
13He saw a fig tree a little way off with leaves on it. So he went to see if it had figs. He came to the tree. There was no fruit on it, only leaves. It was not the time for figs.
14Jesus said to the tree, `No one will ever eat a fig from you again!' His disciples heard what he said.
15They reached Jerusalem. Jesus went into the temple. He began to drive out the people who were buying and selling in the temple. He threw down the tables of the money changers. He pushed down the seats of those who sold doves.
16He would not let anyone carry anything through the temple.
17He taught the people, saying, `The holy writings say, "My house shall be called a house for all tribes and nations, where people talk with God." But you have made it a place for people who steal!'
18The chief priests and scribes heard what he said. They wanted to find some way to kill him. They feared Jesus because all the people were surprised at his teaching.
19In the evening Jesus and his disciples went out of the city.
20The next morning they passed the fig tree again. They saw that it had died from the roots.
21Peter remembered about it. He said, `Look Master, you cursed the fig tree and it has died.'
22Jesus said, `Believe in God.
23I tell you the truth. Anyone may say to this hill, "Go and jump into the sea." He must not doubt in his heart, but he must believe that he will have the things he asks for and he will have them.
24So I tell you, when you ask God for anything believe that you will get it and you will have it.
25When you stand and talk with God, forgive others for the wrong things they have done to you. Then your Father in heaven will also forgive you for the wrong things you have done.
But if you do not forgive others, your Father in heaven will not forgive you for the wrong things you have done.'
