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Matthew 26:61

Matthew 26:61
And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the high priest arose and said unto him,.... He rose up from his seat in great wrath and anger; partly being vexed, that they could get no other and better testimony; and partly because of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And said, This fellow said ... - Mark has recorded this testimony differently. According to him, they said, “We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days The actual words of Jesus spoken (Joh 2:19) in the first year of his ministry were, "Destroy" (a weaker Greek verb, and not "I am…