Matthew 21:42
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 21
“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
What Does Matthew 21:42 Mean?
Matthew 21:42 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 42 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 Matthew 21:42 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 118:22“The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”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.”Acts 4:11“This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.”1 Peter 2:4“To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,”Ephesians 2:20“And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”Romans 9:33“As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”Matthew 9:13“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”2 Timothy 3:16“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”Mark 12:10“And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:”Luke 20:17“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?”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,”Zechariah 3:8“Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.”John 12:48“He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.”Zechariah 3:9“For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.”Mark 8:31“And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.”Luke 17:25“But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.”Acts 13:40“Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;”Matthew 19:4“And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,”Ephesians 3:3“How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,”Genesis 24:50“Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.”
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