KJV ORIGINAL
But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But I'm telling you, someone greater than the temple is standing right here with you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is saying he's more important than the most sacred place they knew.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Jesus, the temple in Jerusalem was the central and most sacred place for Jewish worship, where sacrifices were offered and God's presence was believed to dwell. Jesus was addressing the Pharisees who accused His disciples of breaking Sabbath laws by picking grain, using this as an opportunity to challenge their rigid interpretations. By declaring Himself greater than the temple, Jesus was pointing to His own divine authority as the fulfillment of what the temple symbolized.
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