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

1 John 4:13

Bible References

Jesus

Then Jesus added: "Have you never read in the Scriptures?-- 'The very stone which the builders despised--Has now itself become the corner-stone; This corner-stone has come from the Lord, And is marvelous in our eyes.'

Have you never read this passage of Scripture?--'The very stone which the builders despised has now itself become the corner- stone;

But Jesus looked at them and said: "What then is the meaning of this passage?-- 'The very stone which the builders despised has now itself become the corner-stone.'

Jesus is 'the stone which, scorned by you the builders, has yet become the corner stone.'

It is to you, then, who believe in him that he is precious, but to those who do not believe he is 'a stone which, though rejected by the builders, has now itself become the corner-stone,'

General references

Here, however, I tell you, there is something greater than the Temple!

If you remit any one's sins, they have been remitted; and, if you retain them, they have been retained."

For no man can lay any other foundation than the one already laid-Jesus Christ.

Because of the share that you have had in spreading the Good News, from the first day that you received it until now.

We know that we remain in union with him, and he with us, by this--by his having given us some measure of his Spirit.