Ephesians 2:20

Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the cornerstone;

Revised King James New Testament

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

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

21In whom the whole building is joined together and grows to become a holy temple in the Lord:

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

Mark 12:10Have you not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone:

Acts 4:11This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but which has become the very cornerstone.

1 Corinthians 12:28And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that workers of miracles, then those with gifts of healing, helpers, administrators, and those who speak in different tongues.

Ephesians 4:11And he gave some as apostles; and some as prophets; and some as evangelists; and some as pastors 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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