Ephesians 2:20

World English Bible (2000)

being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;

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  • Isa 28:16 : 16 Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.
  • Rev 21:14 : 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.
  • Matt 16:18 : 18 I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
  • 1 Pet 2:4-5 : 4 coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious. 5 You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Pet 2:7-8 : 7 For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected, has become the chief cornerstone," 8 and, "a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense." For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed.
  • Eph 4:11-13 : 11 He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; 12 for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ; 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
  • Ps 118:22 : 22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner.
  • Acts 4:11-12 : 11 He is 'the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.' 12 There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
  • 1 Cor 3:9-9 : 9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's farming, God's building. 10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it. 11 For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Cor 12:28 : 28 God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
  • Luke 20:17-18 : 17 But he looked at them, and said, "Then what is this that is written, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the chief cornerstone?' 18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but it will crush whomever it falls on to dust."
  • Gal 2:9 : 9 and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision.
  • Matt 21:42 : 42 Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the head of the corner. This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes?'
  • Mark 12:10-11 : 10 Haven't you even read this Scripture: 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the head of the corner. 11 This was from the Lord, it is marvelous in our eyes'?"

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    4 coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.

    5 You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

    6 Because it is contained in Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be disappointed."

    7 For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected, has become the chief cornerstone,"

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    15 but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;

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    11 He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;

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    19 and not holding firmly to the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and ligaments, grows with God's growth.

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    17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

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    6 Whereupon were its foundations fastened? Or who laid its cornerstone,

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    10 and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power;

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

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    18 I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

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    18 He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

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    30 because we are members of his body, of his flesh and bones.

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    30 But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: