Matthew 27:40
And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 27 connects to 10 cross-references. Jesus before Pilate: Pilate finds no guilt but yields to crowd pressure, washing his hands. Jesus is crucified at Golgotha with the charge 'King of the Jews.' Darkness covers the land from noon to three. At Jesus' death the temple …
Other Translations
and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.
and saying, `Thou that art throwing down the sanctuary, and in three days building <FI>it<Fi> , save thyself; if Son thou art of God, come down from the cross.'
You who would give the Temple to destruction and put it up again in three days, get yourself free: if you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.
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