John 2:21 nasb — But He was speaking of the temple of His body.

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"But He was speaking of the temple of His body."

— John 2:21, NASB

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John 2 — Context

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The Jews then said to Him, "What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?"

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

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The Jews then said, "It took forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?"

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But He was speaking of the temple of His body.

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So when He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He said this; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken.

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Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was doing.

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But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men,

John 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 2:21 say?
John 2:21 in the NASB reads: “But He was speaking of the temple of His body.”
Where is John 2:21 in the Bible?
John 2:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 2, verse 21.
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 2:21.
What translation should I read John 2:21 in?
John 2:21 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 2:21?
John 2:21 reads (NASB): “But He was speaking of the temple of His body.” 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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