Matthew 26:61

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

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

60And tho' many false witnesses came, they found none to their purpose. But at last came two false witnesses and said,

62And the high priest stood up and said to Him, Dost thou make no answer? what do these men testify against thee? but Jesus made no reply.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:24which the pharisees hearing, said, "He only casts out demons by the help of Beelzebub the prince of the devils."

Matthew 27:40and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it again in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:58-69

Christ in the High Priest's Palace. 57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. 58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. 59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; 60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false… Read the whole commentary →

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