Matthew 21:42

Jesus said to them, Did you never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has become the cornerstone: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

Revised King James New Testament

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 said to him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard to other tenants, who shall give him the fruits in their seasons.

43Therefore I say to you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation which will bring forth its fruit.

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Cross References

Luke 20:17And he looked at them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone?

Acts 13:40Beware, therefore, lest that which is spoken of in the prophets come upon you;

Ephesians 2:20Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the cornerstone;

1 Peter 2:4Coming to him as to a living stone, rejected by men, but chosen by God, and 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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