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We have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong."

When all the crowds who had come together for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they beat their breasts and turned back.

he had not voted for their plan and action - from the Jewish town of Arimathea; and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.Mark 15:43; Luke 2:25,38;">[xr]

He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Because the women were terrified and were bowing their faces to the ground, the menthey">[fn] asked them, "Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is living?

But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is almost evening and the day is almost gone." So he went in to stay with them.Genesis 19:3; Acts 16:15;">[xr]

Look at my hands and my feet, for it is I myself. Touch me and see, for a ghost doesn't have flesh and bones as you see that I have."John 20:20,27;">[xr]

While they still could not believe it for joy and were full of amazement, he said to them, "Do you have anything here to eat?"Genesis 45:26; John 21:5;">[xr]

From his fullness we have all received one gracious gift after another.grace for grace">[fn]John 3:34; Ephesians 1:6-8; Colossians 1:19; 2:9-10;">[xr]

For while the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.Exodus 20:1; Deuteronomy 4:44; 5:1; 33:4; John 8:32; 14:6; Romans 3:24; 5:21; 6:14;">[xr]

But when Jesus turned around and saw them following, he said to them, "What are you looking for?" They said to him, "Rabbi," (which is translated "Teacher"), "where are you staying?"

Nathaniel replied to him, "RabbiRabbi is Heb. for Master and/or Teacher">[fn] , you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!"Matthew 14:33; 21:5; John 18:37; 19:3;">[xr]

Now standing there were six stone water jars used for the Jewish rites of purification, each one holding from twenty to thirty gallons.Mark 7:3;">[xr]

When the man in charge of the banquet tasted the water that had become wine (without knowing where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew), hethe man in charge of the banquet">[fn] called for the bridegroomJohn 4:46;">[xr]

After this, Jesushe">[fn] went down to Capernaum - he, his mother, his brothers, and his disciples - and they remained there for a few days.Matthew 12:46;">[xr]

His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me."Psalm 69:9">[fn]Psalm 69:9;">[xr]

Then the Jews said to him, "What sign can you show us as authority for doing these things?"Matthew 12:38; John 6:30;">[xr]

The Jews said, "This sanctuary has been under construction for forty-six years, and you're going to rebuild it in three days?"

While Jesushe">[fn] was in Jerusalem for the Passover Festival, many people believed in his name because they saw the signs that he was doing.

and didn't need anyone to tell him what people were like. For he himself knew what was in every person.in a person">[fn]1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Chronicles 28:9; Matthew 9:4; Mark 2:8; John 6:64; 16:30; Acts 1:24; Revelation 2:23;">[xr]