In other places Jesus also appears to relativize Sabbath regulations and the importance of the temple. His healings on the Sabbath suggest that he himself transcends its significance (see Mark 3:1–6; Luke 13:10–17; 14:1–6; John 5 and 9). Moreover, he describes himself as “something greater than the temple” (cf. Matt 12:6). Jesus even suggests that he will ultimately replace the physical building standing in Jerusalem with a new temple, his body (John 2:13–22; Mark 14:58).7 Stephen also appears to