Luke 20:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 20:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 20:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is beco..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 20:17 — KJV
“And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?”
— Luke 20:17 (KJV)
Luke 20:17 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 20:17
“Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:17: stone, builders, rejected
“And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:17: stone, builders, rejected
“The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:17: stone, builders, become
“This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:17: stone, builders, become
“Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, precious: or, an honour”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:17: stone, builders, same
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