Ephesians 2:20
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”Ephesians 2:20
What Does Ephesians 2:20 Mean?
Ephesians 2:20 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 2:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 2:5“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.”Isaiah 28:16“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.”1 Corinthians 3:11“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”Psalms 118:22“The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”Ephesians 4:11“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”1 Corinthians 3:9“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”2 Corinthians 6:16“And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”Colossians 2:7“Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.”1 Peter 2:4“To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,”Matthew 21:42“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?”1 Peter 2:6“Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.”1 Peter 2:7“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,”Acts 2:42“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”1 John 4:13“Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.”Matthew 16:18“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”1 Corinthians 3:10“According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.”Mark 12:10“And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:”2 Corinthians 13:5“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?”Revelation 21:14“And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.”Luke 6:48“He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.”
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