Ephesians 2:20
having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner-stone;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
21in whom all the building, fitly framed together, grows unto a holy temple in the Lord;
Cross References
Matthew 16:18And I also say to thee, that thou art Peter[16:18a], and upon this rock I will build my church[16:18b]; and the gates of the underworld shall not prevail against it.
Mark 12:10And have ye not read this scripture: The stone which the builders disallowed, The same is become the head of the corner;
Acts 4:11He is the stone that was set at naught by you the builders, which is become the head of the corner.
1 Corinthians 12:28And God set some in the church, apostles first, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governings, diversities of tongues.
Ephesians 4:11And he gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers;
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 2:15-22
The Union of Jews and Gentiles. ( a. d. 61.) 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18 For… Read the whole commentary →