Ephesians 2:20

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built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

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  • Isa 28:16 : 16 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. The one who believes will not panic.'
  • Rev 21:14 : 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
  • Matt 16:18 : 18 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.
  • 1 Pet 2:4-5 : 4 As you come to Him, the living Stone—rejected by people but chosen and precious to God— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Pet 2:7-8 : 7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,' 8 and, 'a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.' They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were determined to do.
  • Eph 4:11-13 : 11 And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors, and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, into a mature man, to the measure of the stature that belongs to the fullness of Christ.
  • Ps 118:22 : 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
  • Acts 4:11-12 : 11 'This is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which has become the cornerstone.' 12 'And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among humanity by which we must be saved.'
  • 1 Cor 3:9-9 : 9 For we are God’s coworkers; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10 According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Cor 12:28 : 28 And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, guidance, and different kinds of tongues.
  • Luke 20:17-18 : 17 But Jesus looked at them and said, 'Then what is this that is written: "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone"?' 18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but on whomever it falls, it will crush them.'
  • Gal 2:9 : 9 And recognizing the grace given to me, James, Cephas, and John, who were esteemed as pillars, gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, so that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
  • Matt 21:42 : 42 Jesus said to them, 'Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This came from the Lord and is wonderful in our eyes?
  • Mark 12:10-11 : 10 Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.'? 11 'This came from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes.'

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    21In Him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

    22And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling place for God in the Spirit.

  • 1 Cor 3:9-12
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    9For we are God’s coworkers; you are God’s field, God’s building.

    10According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build.

    11For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

    12If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

  • Eph 2:18-19
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    18For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

    19So then, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household,

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    4As you come to Him, the living Stone—rejected by people but chosen and precious to God—

    5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

    6For it stands in Scripture: 'Behold, I lay in Zion a chosen, precious cornerstone, and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.'

    7So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,'

    8and, 'a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.' They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were determined to do.

  • Acts 4:11
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    11'This is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which has become the cornerstone.'

  • Isa 28:16
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    16Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. The one who believes will not panic.'

  • Ps 118:22
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    22The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

  • Mark 12:10
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    10Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.'?

  • Eph 4:15-16
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    15But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head—Christ.

    16From him the whole body, being joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work.

  • Eph 4:11-13
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    11And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors, and teachers,

    12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

    13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, into a mature man, to the measure of the stature that belongs to the fullness of Christ.

  • Luke 20:17
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    17But Jesus looked at them and said, 'Then what is this that is written: "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone"?'

  • Matt 21:42
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    42Jesus said to them, 'Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This came from the Lord and is wonderful in our eyes?

  • Col 2:7
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    7Be rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

  • Col 2:19
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    19Such a person does not hold fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that comes from God.

  • Eph 3:17
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    17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and established in love,

  • 2 Tim 2:19
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    19Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: 'The Lord knows those who are His,' and, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.'

  • 2 Pet 3:2
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    2to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior communicated through your apostles.

  • Job 38:6
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    6On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone?

  • Heb 3:4
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    4For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.

  • Eph 2:10
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    10For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we might walk in them.

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    5which in past generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

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    10And you have been made complete in him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

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    20But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,

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    18And 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.

  • Rom 12:5
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    5so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

  • 1 Cor 12:27
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    27Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

  • Ps 24:2
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    2For He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.

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    2David commanded the gathering of the foreigners who were in the land of Israel, and he appointed stonecutters to prepare dressed stones to build the house of God.

  • Eph 1:22-23
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    22And He put all things under His feet and made Him head over all things for the church,

    23which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

  • 2 Cor 1:21
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    21Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us,

  • 1 Cor 3:17
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    17If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

  • Rev 21:14
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    14The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

  • Col 1:18
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    18And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning, the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy.

  • 1 Kgs 7:10
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    10The foundation was made of large, costly stones, with some measuring ten cubits and others eight cubits.

  • 1 Pet 1:20
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    20He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.

  • Eph 5:30
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    30because we are members of His body.

  • 1 Cor 1:30
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    30It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.