Matthew 27:40

God's Word

and said, “You were going to tear down God’s temple and build it again in three days. Save yourself! If you’re the Son of God, come down from the cross.”

Cross References

Matthew 16:4

“Evil and unfaithful people look for a miraculous sign. But the only sign they will be given is that of Jonah.” Then he left them standing there and went away.

Matthew 26:61

They stated, “This man said, ‘I can tear down God’s temple and rebuild it in three days.’ ”

Matthew 27:41

The chief priests together with the experts in Moses’ Teachings and the leaders made fun of him in the same way. They said,

Matthew 27:42

“He saved others, but he can’t save himself. So he’s Israel’s king! Let him come down from the cross now, and we’ll believe him.

Matthew 27:54

An army officer and those watching Jesus with him saw the earthquake and the other things happening. They were terrified and said, “Certainly, this was the Son of God!”

Matthew 4:3

The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.”

Matthew 4:6

He said to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God, jump! Scripture says, ‘He will put his angels in charge of you. They will carry you in their hands so that you never hit your foot against a rock.’ ”

Luke 16:31

“Abraham answered him, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses’ ⌞Teachings⌟ and the Prophets, they won’t be persuaded even if someone comes back to life.’ ”

Revelation 11:10

Those living on earth will gloat over the witnesses’ death. They will celebrate and send gifts to each other because these two prophets had tormented those living on earth.