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 KJV reads: "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 2:20 — KJV
“And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”
— Ephesians 2:20 (KJV)
Ephesians 2:20 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 2:20
“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. are: or, be ye”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:20: built, jesus, christ
“But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself. he...: or, being an husband among his people, he shall not defile himself for his wife, etc”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:20: himself, being, chief
“And he went unto his father's house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, being threescore and ten persons, upon one stone: notwithstanding yet Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:20: himself, being, stone
“Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; foundations: Heb. sockets fastened: Heb. made to sink?”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:20: foundation, corner, stone
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:20: foundation, corner, stone
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