John 2:21
“But he spake of the temple of his body.”
What does John 2:21 mean?
John 2:21 (KJV) - "But he spake of the temple of his body." This verse is a part of a larger passage that tells the story of Jesus' first miracle, the turning of water into wine at the wedding in Cana. In this particular verse, Jesus is responding to the Jews who had asked for a…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Body as the Temple: Recognizing the Sacredness Within
In the Gospel of John, amidst a scene that seemed chaotic and irreverent to the sacredness of the temple, Jesus makes a profound proclamation. John 2:21 reads, "But he spake of the temple of his body." Here we see Jesus drawing a parallel between the physical temple in Jerusalem…
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Heavenly Father, I come before you today with a heart filled with gratitude and reverence for the profound mystery and beauty of your Word. Thank you for the gift of scripture, for it is a light unto our paths and a lamp unto our feet. As I reflect on the words of John 2:21…
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