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Barnes' Notes on Matthew 27:40

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Thou that destroyest the temple ... - Meaning, Thou that didst boast that thou couldst do it. This was one of the things that had been falsely charged on him. It was intended for painful sarcasm and derision. If he could destroy the “temple,” they thought he might easily come down from the cross. return to 'Top of Page'
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