Matthew 12:6

But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 12:6

BSB

But I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.

AKJV

But I say to you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.

CPDV

But I say to you, that something greater than the temple is here.

ERV

But I say unto you, that one greater than the temple is here.

NHEB

But I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.

SMT

But I say to you, That he here is greater than the temple.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 12:6

ButG1161ConjunctionIsayG3004VerbuntoyouG5213 ThatG3754ConjunctioninthisplaceG5602isoneG2076VerbgreaterthanG3187AdjectivethetempleG2411Noun Neuter

Commentary for Matthew 12:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 12:6

Summary

Jesus declares his own significance exceeds the temple itself

Place

Temple

Event

Jesus claims superiority to temple

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD