KJV ORIGINAL
Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus looked right at them and said, 'Go ahead, tear down this temple, and I'll rebuild it in three days.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus was talking about his own body — and basically predicting his resurrection before anyone even knew what was coming.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John was written by an anonymous author, traditionally identified as John, son of Zebedee, for a diverse Christian audience in the late first century CE. It was written to present a theological account of Jesus's life and teachings, emphasizing his divine nature and messianic identity, to encourage belief among its readers.
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