Matthew 27:40 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 27:40 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 27:40 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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!””

Matthew 27:40 — World English Bible

Matthew 27:40 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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.”

Matthew 27:40 — American Standard Version

Matthew 27:40 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“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.'”

Matthew 27:40 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 27:40 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“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.”

Matthew 27:40 — Darby Translation

Matthew 27:40 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And saying, Thou that destroyest ye Temple, and buildest it in three dayes, saue thy selfe: if thou be ye Sonne of God, come downe from ye crosse.”

Matthew 27:40 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 27:40 in Context — Matthew 27

38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

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.

41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

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What Does Matthew 27:40 Mean?

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