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47 But it was Solomon who actually built it. 48 However, the Most High doesn’t live in temples made by human hands. As the prophet says,

49 ‘Heaven is my throne,
    and the earth is my footstool.
Could you build me a temple as good as that?’
    asks the Lord.
‘Could you build me such a resting place?

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47 But it was Solomon who built a house for him.(A)

48 “However, the Most High(B) does not live in houses made by human hands.(C) As the prophet says:

49 “‘Heaven is my throne,
    and the earth is my footstool.(D)
What kind of house will you build for me?
says the Lord.
    Or where will my resting place be?

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