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!”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 27:40 in context
Matthew 27:37–43
37
They set up over his head the accusation against him written, “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
38
Then there were two robbers crucified with him, one on his right hand and one on the left.
39
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads
40
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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!”
42
“He saved others, but he can’t save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.
43
He trusts in God. Let God deliver him now, if he wants him; for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
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