Upon entering Jerusalem, where did Jesus go first according to the accounts in Matthew and Mark?
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Correct answer: The Temple courts
Jesus proceeded directly to the Temple, the center of Jewish spiritual life. In Mark's account, He looked around at everything, but because it was late, He returned to Bethany for the night.
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