Haggai 2:3
Who among you survivors saw the former splendor of this temple? How does it look to you now? Isn't it nothing by comparison?
Ezra 3:12
Many of the priests, the Levites, and the leaders -- older people who had seen with their own eyes the former temple while it was still established -- were weeping loudly, and many others raised their voice in a joyous shout.
Ezekiel 7:20
They rendered the beauty of his ornaments into pride, and with it they made their abominable images -- their detestable idols. Therefore I will render it filthy to them.
Haggai 2:9
The future splendor of this temple will be greater than that of former times,' the Lord who rules over all declares, 'and in this place I will give peace.'"
Zechariah 4:9-10
"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this temple, and his hands will complete it." Then you will know that the Lord who rules over all has sent me to you.
Luke 21:5-6
Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said,