Matthew 21:42

Matthew 21:42 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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?
• New International Version (NIV)Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “ ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’ ?
• English Standard Version (ESV)Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: "'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then Jesus asked them, “Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.’

Context of Matthew 21:42

40“Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vinedressers?” 41They said to Him, “He will destroy those wicked men miserably, and lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons.” Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes’? 43“Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it. 44And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.”

Matthew 21:42 word by word

Λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· οὐδέποτε ἀνέγνωτε ἐν ταῖς γραφαῖς· λίθον ὃν ἀπεδοκίμασαν οἱ οἰκοδομοῦντες, οὗτος ἐγενήθη εἰς κεφαλὴν γωνίας. παρὰ κυρίου ἐγένετο αὕτη, καὶ ἔστιν θαυμαστὴ ἐν ὀφθαλμοῖς ἡμῶν;¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• saithλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• Did yeἀναγινώσκωanaginōskō · to readG314
• neverοὐδέποτεoudepote · neverG3763
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the scripturesγραφήgraphē · a writingG1124
• The stoneλίθοςlithos · stoneG3037
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• the buildersοἰκοδομέωoikodomeō · to buildG3618
• rejectedἀποδοκιμάζωapodokimazō · to rejectG593
• the sameοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• is becomeγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• ·εἰςeis · towardG1519
• the headκεφαλήkephalē · headG2776
• of the cornerγωνίαgōnia · cornerG1137
• the Lord’sκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• doingπαράpara · from/with/besideG3844
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• it isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• marvellousθαυμαστόςthaumastos · marvellousG2298
• ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• eyesὀφθαλμόςophthalmos · eyeG3788

Cross-references for Matthew 21:42

• Matthew 21:16and said to Him, “Do You hear what these are saying?” And Jesus said to them, “Yes. Have you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have perfected praise’?”
• Psalms 118:22The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone.
• Isaiah 28:16Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily.
• Zechariah 3:8‘Hear, O Joshua, the high priest, You and your companions who sit before you, For they are a wondrous sign; For behold, I am bringing forth My Servant the BRANCH.
• Mark 12:10Have you not even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone.
• Luke 20:17Then He looked at them and said, “What then is this that is written: ‘The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone’?
• Acts 4:11This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’
• Romans 9:33As it is written: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and rock of offense, And whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.”
• Ephesians 2:20having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
• 1 Peter 2:4Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious,
• Habakkuk 1:5“Look among the nations and watch— Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days Which you would not believe, though it were told you.
• Acts 13:40Beware therefore, lest what has been spoken in the prophets come upon you:
• Ephesians 3:3how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already,

Commentaries on Matthew 21:42

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 42The stone - R. Solom. Jarchi, on Micah 5:1-15, says, this stone means the Messiah, משיח אכן : Abarbanel is of the same opinion. This seems to have been originally spoken of David who was at first rejected by the Jewish rulers, but was afterwards chosen by the Lord to be the great ruler of his people Israel. The quotation is taken from Psalm 118:22. As the Church is represented in Scripture under the name of the temple and house of God, in allusion to the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 33-46Verses 33-46 The parable of the vineyard - This is also recorded in Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19. Matthew 21:33 Hear another parable - See the notes at Matthew 13:3. A certain householder - See the notes at Matthew 20:1. Planted a vineyard - A place for the cultivation of grapes. It is often used to represent the church of God. as a place cultivated and valuable. Judea was favorable to vines, and the figure is frequently used, therefore, in the sacred…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 33-46Verses 33-46 This parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; and what is spoken to convict them, is spoken to caution all that enjoy the privileges of the outward church. As men treat God's people, they would treat Christ himself, if he were with them. How can we, if faithful to his cause, expect a favourable reception from a wicked world, or from ungodly professors of Christianity! And let us ask ourselves, whether we who have the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 42The cornerstone was either the first stone of the foundation or the last stone placed, like the top of an arch. The builders rejected this stone as unworthy, but it was actually the most important. Jesus was talking about his role in the kingdom of God (Matthew 21:43) and how the Jewish religious leaders rejected him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4242. Jesus saith unto them. Did ye never read in the scriptures--(Psa 118:22, 23). The stone which the builders rejected, &c.--A bright Messianic prophecy, which reappears in various forms (Is 28:16, &c.), and was made glorious use of by Peter before the Sanhedrim (Ac 4:11). He recurs to it in his first epistle (1Pe 2:4-6).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Matthew 21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings