Matthew 12:41 uses the same formula: 'something greater than Jonah is here' — Jesus repeats his claim of superiority over OT figures.

Matthew 12:42 repeats the pattern: 'something greater than Solomon is here' — identical rhetorical self-claim as in verse 6.

2 Chronicles 6:18 questions if God can dwell in a temple; here Jesus claims to be greater than that temple as the ultimate dwelling of God.

Malachi 3:1 foretells the Lord coming suddenly to his temple; Jesus declares himself greater than that temple as the Lord himself.

John 2:19-21 identifies Jesus' body as the true temple; this verse says something greater than the temple is here — Jesus himself.

Colossians 2:9 says all deity dwells bodily in Christ; this verse proclaims Jesus is greater than the temple where God's presence dwelt.

1 Peter 2:4 calls Christ a living stone, precious to God; here Jesus is greater than the temple built of stones — the true cornerstone.

Haggai 2:7-9 promises a greater glory for the temple; Jesus embodies that greater glory as the one greater than the temple.

Ephesians 2:20-22 describes believers built into a holy temple in Christ; here Jesus is the greater temple from which that spiritual house grows.

1 Peter 2:5 says believers become a spiritual house through Christ; this verse declares Jesus greater than the temple, the foundation of that house.