Matthew 12:6
“But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.”

What does Matthew 12:6 mean?
Matthew 12:6 (KJV) states, "But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is defending his disciples who are accused of breaking the Sabbath by picking grain and eating it. In this particular verse…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Greater Temple: Finding Our Rest in Christ
In Matthew 12:6, Jesus proclaims, "But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple." This profound statement sheds light on the revolutionary shift that Jesus brings to the understanding of worship, devotion, and the very essence of God’s presence among His…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts wide open and spirits eager to be filled with Your wisdom. We thank You for the gift of Your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we meditate on the profound truth found in Matthew 12:6, where it is…
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