Matthew 21:42

Jesus says, Have you not read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner: this was with the Lord, and is marvelous in our eyes?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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, He will certainly destroy those wicked men, and give the vineyard to other husband-men, who will render to him the fruits in their seasons.

43Therefore I say unto you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits of it.

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Cross References

Luke 20:17And looking upon them, He said, What is that which has been written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner.

Acts 13:40Then beware, lest the word which has been spoken by the prophets may come upon you;

Ephesians 2:20having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone,

1 Peter 2:4Unto whom going forth, to a living stone, indeed rejected by men, but elect with God, 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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