And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
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The verse 40 is found in chapter 27 of Matthew. The soldiers mock Jesus as king before leading him to the cross. The irony is central: those who intend to ridicule his kingship unintentionally represent the title Matthew has developed since the beginning.
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und sprachen: Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst und baust ihn in drei Tagen, hilf dir selber! Bist du Gottes Sohn, so steig herab von Kreuz.
Y diciendo: Tú, el que derribas el templo, y en tres días lo reedificas, sálvate a ti mismo: si eres Hijo de Dios, desciende de la cruz.
en disant: Toi qui détruis le temple, et qui le rebâtis en trois jours, sauve-toi toi-même! Si tu es le Fils de Dieu, descends de la croix!
Tu che disfai il tempio, e in tre giorni lo riedifichi, salva te stesso; se sei Figliuolo di Dio, scendi giù di croce.
E dizendo: Tu, que destróis o templo, e em três dias o reedificas, salva-te a ti mesmo. Se és Filho de Deus, desce da cruz.
說:「你這拆毀殿、三日又建造起來的,救救你自己吧!如果你是上帝的兒子,就從十字架上下來呀!」
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