Acts 4:11

He is 'the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.'

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

In Context

10be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, in him does this man stand here before you whole.

12And there is salvation in none other, for there is no other name under heaven, that is given among men by which we must be saved!"

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Cross References

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

Isaiah 28:16Therefore thus says the Lord God, "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not be in fear.

Ezekiel 2:6You, son of man, do not be afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you do dwell among scorpions: do not be afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

Ezekiel 3:18When I tell the wicked, 'You shall surely die'; and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at your hand.

Zechariah 3:9For, behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; on one stone are seven eyes: behold, I will engrave its engraving,' says the Lord of hosts, 'and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

Matthew 21:42Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures,'The stone which the builders rejected,the same was made the head of the corner.This was from the Lord.It is marvelous in our eyes?'

Matthew Henry on Acts 4:6-15

Peter and John Examined before the Sanhedrim. 5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be… Read the whole commentary →

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