Matthew 21:42

The Passion Translation

Jesus said to them, “Haven’t you ever read the Scripture that says: The very stone the builder rejected as flawed has now become the most important cornerstone. This was the Lord’s plan — isn’t it marvelous to behold?

Cross References

Isaiah 28:16

Here’s what the Lord God says: “Behold, I set in place in Zion a Foundation Stone, fully tested and proven to be faithful and secure. And written upon this precious cornerstone is this: ‘Those who trust in him will not act in haste.’

Matthew 21:43

“This is why I say to you that the kingdom realm of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will bear its fruit.

Acts 4:11

This Jesus is ‘the stone that you, the builders, have rejected, and now he has become the cornerstone!’

Romans 9:33

just as it is written: “Be careful! I am setting in Zion a stone that will cause people to stumble, a rock of offense that will make them fall, but believers in him will not experience shame.”

Ephesians 2:20

You are rising like the perfectly fitted stones of the temple; and your lives have been built up together upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, and best of all, you are connected to the Head Cornerstone of the building, the Anointed One, Jesus Christ himself!