Ephesians 2:20

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Summary

Ephesians 2:20

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Jesus

1 Peter 2:7

General references

Bible References

Jesus

The stone that the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.

Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.

Jesus said to them: Have you read the Scriptures, 'The stone the builders rejected has been made the chief cornerstone of the building. This was Jehovah's doing, and it is wonderful in our eyes.' (Isaiah 28:16)

Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone the builders rejected was made the chief corner stone.' (Psalm 118:22, 23)

He looked at them and asked what does the scripture mean: The stone that the builders rejected the same was made the head of the corner?

This is the stone that was rejected by you builders. It became the chief corner stone.

This precious value is for those who believe. But for the unbeliever: The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone.

General references

Foreigners living with you may want to celebrate Jehovah's Passover. They must follow these same rules and regulations. The same rules will apply to foreigners and native-born Israelites.'

Above the foundation were cedar beams and high-grade expensive stone blocks, which were cut to size.

In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will come to Egypt and the Egyptians to Assyria, and the Egyptians will worship with the Assyrians.

I say to you, one greater than the Temple is here.

Forgive sins and they are forgiven. Do not forgive sins and they are not forgiven.

No other foundation can be laid than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

and for your fellowship in participation of the good news from the first day until now.

We know that we live with him and he with us, because he has given us of his Spirit.