Matthew 21:42

Conservative English Version

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.'

Cross References

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.

Habakkuk 1:5

Look and be amazed at what's happening among the nations! Even if you were told, you would never believe what's taking place now.

Matthew 21:43

I tell you that God's kingdom will be taken from you and given to people who will do what he demands.

Acts 4:11

He is the stone that you builders thought was worthless, and now he is the most important stone of all.

Romans 9:33

just as God says in the Scriptures, "Look! I am placing in Zion a stone to make people stumble and fall. But those who have faith in that one will never be disappointed."

Ephesians 2:20

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