Matthew 21:42

Jesus says to them, “Did you never read in the Writings: A stone that the builders disallowed, it became head of a corner; from the LORD has this come to pass, and it is wonderful in our eyes?

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In The King James Version

Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

In Context

41They say to Him, “Evil men—he will grievously destroy them, and will give out the vineyard to other farmers who will give back to him the fruits in their seasons.”

43Because of this I say to you that the Kingdom of God will be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth its fruit;

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Cross References

Isaiah 28:16Therefore, thus said Lord YHWH: “Behold, I am laying a foundation in Zion, || A stone—a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a settled foundation, || He who is believing does not make haste.

Zechariah 3:8Now hear, O Joshua the high priest, || You and your companions sitting before you || (For men of type [are] they), || For behold, I am bringing in My servant—a Shoot.

Luke 20:17And He, having looked on them, said, “What, then, is this that has been written: A stone that the builders rejected—this became head of a corner?

Acts 13:40see, therefore, it may not come on you that has been spoken in the Prophets:

Ephesians 2:20being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being chief corner-[stone],

1 Peter 2:4to whom coming—a living stone—having indeed been disapproved of by men, but with God—choice [and] precious,

Matthew Henry on Matthew 21:34-46

The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen. 33 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. 35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again, he sent other servants more… Read the whole commentary →

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