John 2:17-19

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¹⁷ His disciples remembered what it says in the Bible: ‘My love for your house burns inside me like a fire.’^[a]

¹⁸ Then the Jews asked Jesus, ‘What is your authority to do this? Do a miracle to show us that you really do have authority.’ ¹⁹ Jesus answered them, ‘If you destroy this house of God, I will build it up again in three days.’