World English Bible

Matthew 27:40

“and saying, "You who destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”

Verse in context — Matthew 27

Then there were two robbers crucified with him, one on his right hand and one on the left.

Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads,

and saying, "You who destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!

Likewise the chief priests also mocking, with the scribes, the Pharisees, and the elders, said,

He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.