Ephesians 2:20

being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;

World English Bible Classic

In The King James Version

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

In Context

19So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and of the household of God,

21in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;

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Cross References

Psalms 118:22The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Matthew 16:18I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

Mark 12:10Haven’t you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner.

Acts 4:11He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

1 Corinthians 12:28God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.

Ephesians 4:11He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds 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 →

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