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John 2:19

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 2:19 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

John 2:19 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

John 2:19 — KJV

Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

John 2:19 (KJV)

John 2:19 in Context — About the Book of John

John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.

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Cross-References for John 2:19

And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

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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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We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.

Shares key themes with John 2:19: destroy, temple, three

And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,

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And Joseph answered and said, This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days:

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey