Ephesians 2:20

Webster's Bible (1833)

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 corner -[stone] of sure foundation: he who believes shall not be in haste.
  • 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,{Peter's name, Petros in Greek, is the word for a specific rock or stone.} and on this rock{Greek, petra, a rock mass or bedrock.} 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 therefore who believe is the honor, but for such as 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, whereunto also they were appointed.
  • Eph 4:11-13 : 11 He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds{The word for "shepherds" (poimenas) can also be correctly translated "pastors."} 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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    21in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;

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    9For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's farming, God's building.

    10According 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.

    11For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.

    12But if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or stubble;

  • Eph 2:18-19
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    18For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.

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

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

    5You 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.

    6Because 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."

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

    8and, "A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense." For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, whereunto also they were appointed.

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    11He is 'the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.'

  • Isa 28:16
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    16therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner -[stone] of sure foundation: he who believes shall not be in haste.

  • Ps 118:22
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    22The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner.

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    10Haven't you even read this Scripture: 'The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner.

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

    16from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in measure of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.

  • Eph 4:11-13
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    11He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds{The word for "shepherds" (poimenas) can also be correctly translated "pastors."} and teachers;

    12for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;

    13until 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;

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    17But 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?'

  • Matt 21:42
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    42Jesus 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?'

  • Col 2:7
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    7rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.

  • Col 2:19
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    19and 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.

  • Eph 3:17
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    17that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

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    19However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord{TR reads "Christ" instead of "the Lord"} depart from unrighteousness."

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    2that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandments of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior:

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

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    4For every house is built by someone; but he who built 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 before that we would walk in them.

  • Eph 3:5
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    5which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit;

  • Col 2:10
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    10and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power;

  • Jude 1:20
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    20But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.

  • Matt 16:18
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    18I also tell you that you are Peter,{Peter's name, Petros in Greek, is the word for a specific rock or stone.} and on this rock{Greek, petra, a rock mass or bedrock.} I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

  • Rom 12:5
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    5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

  • 1 Cor 12:27
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    27Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.

  • Ps 24:2
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    2For he has founded it on the seas, And established it on the floods.

  • 1 Chr 22:2
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    2David commanded to gather together the foreigners who were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew worked stones to build the house of God.

  • Eph 1:22-23
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    22He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,

    23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

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    21Now he who establishes us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God;

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    17If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.

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

  • Col 1:18
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    18He 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.

  • 1 Kgs 7:10
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    10The foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.

  • 1 Pet 1:20
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    20who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake,

  • Eph 5:30
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    30because we are members of his body, of his flesh and bones.

  • 1 Cor 1:30
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    30But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: