Luke 20:17

But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘What then is the meaning of this passage? – “The stone which the builders despised has now itself become the cornerstone.”

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

In Context

16He will come and put those tenants to death, and will let the vineyard to others.’ ‘Heaven forbid!’ they exclaimed when they heard it.

18Everyone who falls on that stone will be dashed to pieces, while anyone on whom it falls – it will scatter him as dust.’

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Cross References

Matthew 21:42Then Jesus added, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures? – “The stone which the builders despised – has now itself become the cornerstone. This cornerstone has come from the Lord, and is marvellous in our eyes.”

Mark 10:23Then Jesus looked round, and said to his disciples, ‘How hard it will be for people of wealth to enter the kingdom of God!’

Luke 19:41When he drew near, on seeing the city, he wept over it, and said,

Luke 22:61And the Master turned and looked at Peter; and Peter remembered the words that the Master had said to him – ‘Before a cock has crowed today, you will disown me three times’;

John 15:25And so is fulfilled what is said in their Law – “They hated me without cause.”

Matthew Henry on Luke 20:10-20

The Husbandmen and the Vineyard. 9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time. 10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. 11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. 12 And again he sent a third: and… Read the whole commentary →

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