Ephesians 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 2:20 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The NIV reads: "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 2:20 — NIV
“built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.”
— Ephesians 2:20 (NIV)
Cross-References for Ephesians 2:20
“By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
Foundation of the church is Christ.
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”
Jesus building His church.
“The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.”
Apostles as foundations.
“which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.”
Apostles and prophets as recipients of revelation.
“Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’”
Jesus as cornerstone.
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