Ephesians 2:20

Conservative English Version

You are like a building with the apostles and prophets as the foundation and with Christ as the most important stone.

Cross References

1 Kings 7:11

The cedar beams and other stones that had been cut to size were on top of these foundation stones.

Psalm 118:22

The stone that the builders tossed aside has now become the most important stone.

Proverbs 9:1

Wisdom has built her house with its seven columns.

Isaiah 28:16

And so the LORD says, "I'm laying a firm foundation for the city of Zion. It's a valuable cornerstone proven to be trustworthy; no one who trusts it will ever be disappointed.

Zechariah 10:4

From this flock will come leaders who will be strong like cornerstones and tent pegs and weapons of war.

Matthew 16:18

So I will call you Peter, which means "a rock." On this rock I will build my church, and death itself will not have any power over it.

Matthew 21:42

Jesus replied, "You surely know that the Scriptures say, 'The stone that the builders tossed aside is now the most important stone of all. This is something the Lord has done, and it is amazing to us.'

1 Corinthians 12:28

First, God chose some people to be apostles and prophets and teachers for the church. But he also chose some to work miracles or heal the sick or help others or be leaders or speak different kinds of languages.

Galatians 2:9

James, Peter, and John realized that God had given me the message about his undeserved kindness. And these men are supposed to be the backbone of the church. They even gave Barnabas and me a friendly handshake. This was to show that we would work with Gentiles and that they would work with Jews.

Ephesians 3:5

No one knew about this mystery until God's Spirit told it to his holy apostles and prophets.

Colossians 2:7

Plant your roots in Christ and let him be the foundation for your life. Be strong in your faith, just as you were taught. And be grateful.

1 Peter 2:6

It is just as God says in the Scriptures, "Look! I am placing in Zion a choice and precious cornerstone. No one who has faith in that one will be disappointed."

Revelation 21:14

The city was built on twelve foundation stones. On each of the stones was written the name of one of the Lamb's twelve apostles.