Matthew 12:6

Good News Translation (US Version)

I tell you that there is something here greater than the Temple.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 6:18

“But can you, O God, really live on earth among men and women? Not even all of heaven is large enough to hold you, so how can this Temple that I have built be large enough?

Malachi 3:1

The Lord Almighty answers, “I will send my messenger to prepare the way for me. Then the Lord you are looking for will suddenly come to his Temple. The messenger you long to see will come and proclaim my covenant.”

Colossians 2:9

For the full content of divine nature lives in Christ, in his humanity,

Isaiah 66:1

The Lord says, “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house, then, could you build for me, what kind of place for me to live in?

Isaiah 66:2

I myself created the whole universe! I am pleased with those who are humble and repentant, who fear me and obey me.

Matthew 12:5

Or have you not read in the Law of Moses that every Sabbath the priests in the Temple actually break the Sabbath law, yet they are not guilty?