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Matthew 27:40

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

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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.

Matthew 27:40 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 27:40

Theological / Devotional

Thou that destroyest. This was a restatement of an accusation preferred against Jesus by the Sanhedrin (ch. 26:61).

If thou be. These words are reminiscent of the challenge uttered by Satan as he approached Christ in the wilderness of temptation (see on ch. 4:3). To all appearances, Jesus could not possibly be the Son of God. Even His disciples had completely lost hope that He might be (see Luke 24:21). Once more, speaking through demon-possessed men, Satan aims his sharpest dart at Jesus’ faith in His heavenly Father. This taunt upon the cross reflects the question put to Jesus by the high priest before the Sanhedrin (Matt. 26:63).

Son of God. See on Luke 1:35.

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