Matthew 21:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 21:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 21:42 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 21:42 — KJV
“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?”
— Matthew 21:42 (KJV)
Matthew 21:42 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 21:42
“And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 21:42: read, stone, builders
“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?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 21:42: stone, builders, rejected
“The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 21:42: 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 Matthew 21:42: 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 Matthew 21:42: stone, builders, same
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