John 2:18 cpdv — Then the Jews responded and said to him, “What sign can you show to us, that you may do these things?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then the Jews responded and said to him, “What sign can you show to us, that you may do these things?” "

— John 2:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 2 — Context

15

And when he had made something like a whip out of little cords, he drove them all out of the temple, including the sheep and the oxen. And he poured out the brass coins of the moneychangers, and he overturned their tables.

16

And to those who were selling doves, he said: “Take these things out of here, and do not make my Father’s house into a house of commerce.”

17

And truly, his disciples were reminded that it is written: “Zeal for your house consumes me.”

18

Then the Jews responded and said to him, “What sign can you show to us, that you may do these things?”

19

Jesus responded and said to them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”

20

Then the Jews said, “This temple has been built up over forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?”

21

Yet he was speaking about the Temple of his body.

John 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 2:18 say?
John 2:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the Jews responded and said to him, “What sign can you show to us, that you may do these things?” ”
Where is John 2:18 in the Bible?
John 2:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 2, verse 18.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 2:18.
What translation should I read John 2:18 in?
John 2:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 2:18?
John 2:18 reads (CPDV): “Then the Jews responded and said to him, “What sign can you show to us, that you may do these things?” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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