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Matthew 26:61

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 26:61

Verse 61 of 75

Scripture focus

And said, This [fellow] said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

Matthew 26:61 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 26:61

Theological / Devotional

This fellow. A contemptuous manner of referring to Jesus. The word “fellow” is supplied.

Destroy the temple. The witnesses apparently referred to a statement made during the early part of Jesus’ ministry (see John 2:19, 21; cf. Matt. 24:2; Mark 13:1, 2; Acts 6:14). But it was only by lifting the statement out of its context that it could be made to appear an affront to the Temple. In a strict, legal sense, however, even this could not make Jesus worthy of death.

Build it in three days. Jesus referred to the body temple (cf. 1 Cor.3:16, 17; 6:19, 20), and in particular to His own resurrection (see John 2:19, 21). For the expression “three days” see pp. 248-250.

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