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.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 27:40

And saying, Thou that destroyest the Temple, & buildest it in three dayes, saue thy selfe: If thou be the Sonne of God, come downe from the Crosse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

and saying, "You who {are going to} destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

and saying, "You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!"
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou art Son of God, descend from the cross.
- Darby Bible

And saying: Vah, thou that destroyest the temple of God, and in three days dost rebuild it: save thy own self: if thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

and saying, "You who destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!"
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Matthew 27:40

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 27:40


27:38 #Mark 15:27|; Luke 23:32.



People's Bible Notes for Matthew 27:40


Mt 27:40 Thou that destroyest the temple. It is very remarkable that now, while this was receiving its real fulfillment, it should be made more public and more impressive by the insulting proclamation of his enemies. Hence the importance attached to it after the resurrection (Joh 2:22).

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