John 2:18-22

Facts recorded by Jewish and secular Historians in the times of Jesus wrote of the events in His life, His birth, death and resurrection. Three days after His death he was raised and seen by His disciples. After descending into hell and conquering death as many as 500 of those dead were seen in the city. Jesus overcame death and gives eternal life to all who believe in Him.


The Jews apparently refers to the religious authorities of Israel, who also understood that Jesus was representing Himself as the Messiah; therefore, they asked for a sign. Jesus was not talking about the physical building; He was referring to His body. He was referring to His resurrection, three days after His death. The sign Jesus gave the Jews was the sign of His death and resurrection.


The disciples understood that Jesus was the Messiah, but they did not understand that He was speaking of the resurrection of His body until it actually happened. John’s purpose in recording Jesus’ miracles was for people to believe and have eternal life.

John 2:18-22

18 So the Jews answered and said to Him, “What sign do You show to us, since You do these things?”

19 Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”


20 Then the Jews said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?”

21 But He was speaking of the temple of His body. 22 Therefore, when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this to them; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had said.