Matthew 21:42

New International Reader's Version

Jesus said to them, “Haven’t you ever read what the Scriptures say, “ ‘The stone the builders didn’t accept has become the most important stone of all. The Lord has done it. It is wonderful in our eyes’? (Psalm 118:22,23)

Cross References

Isaiah 28:16

So the Lord and King speaks. He says, “Look! I am laying a stone in Zion. It is a stone that has been tested. It is the most important stone for a firm foundation. The one who depends on that stone will never be shaken.

Habakkuk 1:5

The Lord replies, “Look at the nations. Watch them. Be totally amazed at what you see. I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe. You would not believe it even if someone told you about it.

Matthew 21:43

“So here is what I tell you. The kingdom of God will be taken away from you. It will be given to people who will produce its fruit.

Acts 4:11

Scripture says that Jesus is “ ‘the stone you builders did not accept. But it has become the most important stone of all.’ (Psalm 118:22)

Romans 9:33

It is written, “Look! In Zion I am laying a stone that causes people to trip. It is a rock that makes them fall. The one who believes in him will never be put to shame.” (Isaiah 8:14; 28:16)

Ephesians 2:20

You are a building that is built on the apostles and prophets. They are the foundation. Christ Jesus himself is the most important stone in the building.