Matthew 27:40 kjv — And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, co…

King James Version

"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."

— Matthew 27:40, King James Version

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Matthew 27 — Context

37

And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

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And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

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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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Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

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He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

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He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

Matthew 27:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:40 say?
Matthew 27:40 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Matthew 27:40 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 40.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:40.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:40 in?
Matthew 27:40 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 Matthew 27:40?
Matthew 27:40 reads (KJV): “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.” 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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