Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the temple he had spoken of was his body. New Living Translation But when Jesus said “this temple,” he meant his own body. English Standard Version But he was speaking about the temple of his body. Berean Standard Bible But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. Berean Literal Bible But He was speaking concerning the temple of His body. King James Bible But he spake of the temple of his body. New King James Version But He was speaking of the temple of His body. New American Standard Bible But He was speaking about the temple of His body. NASB 1995 But He was speaking of the temple of His body. NASB 1977 But He was speaking of the temple of His body. Legacy Standard Bible But He was speaking about the sanctuary of His body. Amplified Bible But He was speaking of the temple which was His body. Christian Standard Bible But he was speaking about the temple of his body. Holman Christian Standard Bible But He was speaking about the sanctuary of His body. American Standard Version But he spake of the temple of his body. Contemporary English Version But Jesus was talking about his body as a temple. English Revised Version But he spake of the temple of his body. GOD'S WORD® Translation But the temple Jesus spoke about was his own body. Good News Translation But the temple Jesus was speaking about was his body. International Standard Version But the sanctuary he was speaking about was his own body. Majority Standard Bible But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. NET Bible But Jesus was speaking about the temple of his body. New Heart English Bible But he spoke of the temple of his body. Webster's Bible Translation But he spoke of the temple of his body. Weymouth New Testament But He was speaking of the Sanctuary of His body. World English Bible But he spoke of the temple of his body. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut He spoke concerning the temple of His body; Berean Literal Bible But He was speaking concerning the temple of His body. Young's Literal Translation but he spake concerning the sanctuary of his body; Smith's Literal Translation But he spake concerning the temple of his body. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he spoke of the temple of his body. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet he was speaking about the Temple of his body. New American Bible But he was speaking about the temple of his body. New Revised Standard Version But he was speaking of the temple of his body. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he spoke concerning the temple of his body. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But he said this concerning the temple of his body. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he spoke of the temple of his body. Godbey New Testament But He spoke concerning the temple of His body. Haweis New Testament Now he had spoken with reference to the temple of his own body. Mace New Testament but by the temple he meant his body. Weymouth New Testament But He was speaking of the Sanctuary of His body. Worrell New Testament But He was speaking about the temple of His body. Worsley New Testament Therefore when he was risen from the dead, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Cleanses the Temple…20“This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” 21But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. 22After He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this. Then they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. Ephesians 2:21-22 In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. Colossians 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form. 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 6:16 What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 10:18 No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.” Matthew 26:61 and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” Mark 14:58 “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’” Luke 24:26 Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?” Acts 2:24 But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip. Acts 17:24 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. Hebrews 9:11 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. Treasury of Scripture But he spoke of the temple of his body. he. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Colossians 1:19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 2 Corinthians 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Jump to Previous Body Building Holy Sanctuary Speaking Temple WordsJump to Next Body Building Holy Sanctuary Speaking Temple WordsJohn 2 1. Jesus turns water into wine;12. departs into Capernaum, 13. and to Jerusalem, 14. where he purges the temple of buyers and sellers. 18. He foretells his death and resurrection. 23. Many believe because of his miracles, but he will not trust himself with them. But Jesus was speaking In this passage, Jesus is responding to the Jewish leaders who questioned His authority after He cleansed the temple. His statement is a profound example of His use of metaphor and parable, which often left His listeners puzzled. This method of teaching was common in rabbinic tradition, where deeper truths were conveyed through indirect language. Jesus frequently used this style to reveal spiritual truths to those who were open to understanding, while concealing them from those who were not. about the temple of His body. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one speaking about His body as the temple. This statement is made in the context of His ministry and foreshadows His death and resurrection. 2. The Temple in Jerusalem The physical temple where Jesus was speaking. It was the center of Jewish worship and a symbol of God's presence among His people. 3. The Disciples They are the ones who later understand Jesus' statement after His resurrection, as noted in the surrounding verses. 4. The Jewish Leaders They are present in the context of this passage, questioning Jesus' authority and misunderstanding His reference to the temple. 5. The Event of Cleansing the Temple This statement by Jesus follows His cleansing of the temple, where He drove out the money changers, emphasizing the sanctity of God's house. Teaching Points Understanding Jesus' IdentityJesus' reference to His body as the temple highlights His divine nature and the fulfillment of God's presence among His people. Believers are called to recognize and honor Jesus as the true temple. The Significance of the Resurrection Jesus' statement points to His resurrection, which is central to Christian faith. It serves as a reminder of the power and hope found in the resurrection. Our Bodies as Temples Just as Jesus' body was a temple, believers are called to treat their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, living lives that honor God. Misunderstanding Spiritual Truths The Jewish leaders' misunderstanding of Jesus' words serves as a caution to seek spiritual discernment and understanding through the Holy Spirit. The Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus' statement and subsequent resurrection fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability and continuity of Scripture.(21) But he spake.--Literally, was speaking. This is the solution of the enigma as the disciples read it in the after history. It is remarkable that we have the interpretation of the spiritual temple in Mark 14:58 (see Note there, and comp. John 4:21; John 4:23). Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] Ἐκεῖνος (Ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. was speaking ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. about περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple ναοῦ (naou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3485: A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple. [of] His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. body. σώματος (sōmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. Links John 2:21 NIVJohn 2:21 NLT John 2:21 ESV John 2:21 NASB John 2:21 KJV John 2:21 BibleApps.com John 2:21 Biblia Paralela John 2:21 Chinese Bible John 2:21 French Bible John 2:21 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 2:21 But he spoke of the temple (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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