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Luke 20:17
then Jesus looking upon them, said, what is the meaning then of that expression, "the stone, which the builders rejected, is become the chief stone of the angle."
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Christian Standard Bible®
But he looked at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of this Scripture:
But he looked at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of this Scripture:
King James Version (1611)
And hee beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders reiected, the same is become the head of the corner?
And hee beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders reiected, the same is become the head of the corner?
King James Version
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?
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?
English Standard Version
But he looked directly at them and said, "What then is this that is written: "‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
But he looked directly at them and said, "What then is this that is written: "‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
New American Standard Bible
But Jesus looked at them and said, "Then what is this statement that has been written: 'A STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE'?
But Jesus looked at them and said, "Then what is this statement that has been written: 'A STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE'?
New Century Version
But Jesus looked at them and said, "Then what does this verse mean: ‘The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone'? Psalm 118:22
But Jesus looked at them and said, "Then what does this verse mean: ‘The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone'? Psalm 118:22
Amplified Bible
But Jesus looked at them and said, "What then is [the meaning of] this that is written: 'THE [very] STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE'?
But Jesus looked at them and said, "What then is [the meaning of] this that is written: 'THE [very] STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE'?
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But Jesus looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written: 'THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone'?
But Jesus looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written: 'THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone'?
Legacy Standard Bible
But when Jesus looked at them, He said, "What then is this that is written:‘The stone which the builders rejected,This became the chief corner stone'?
But when Jesus looked at them, He said, "What then is this that is written:‘The stone which the builders rejected,This became the chief corner stone'?
Berean Standard Bible
But Jesus looked directly at them and said, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
But Jesus looked directly at them and said, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
Contemporary English Version
But Jesus looked straight at them and said, "Then what do the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘The stone that the builders tossed aside is now the most important stone of all'?
But Jesus looked straight at them and said, "Then what do the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘The stone that the builders tossed aside is now the most important stone of all'?
Complete Jewish Bible
But Yeshua looked searchingly at them and said, "Then what is this which is written in the Tanakh, ‘The very rock which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
But Yeshua looked searchingly at them and said, "Then what is this which is written in the Tanakh, ‘The very rock which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
Darby Translation
But he looking at them said, What then is this that is written, The stone which they that builded rejected, this has become the corner-stone?
But he looking at them said, What then is this that is written, The stone which they that builded rejected, this has become the corner-stone?
Easy-to-Read Version
But Jesus looked into their eyes and said, "Then what does this verse mean: ‘The stone that the builders refused to accept became the cornerstone'?
But Jesus looked into their eyes and said, "Then what does this verse mean: ‘The stone that the builders refused to accept became the cornerstone'?
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he beheld them, & said, What meaneth this then that is written, The stone that the builders refused, that is made the head of the corner?
And he beheld them, & said, What meaneth this then that is written, The stone that the builders refused, that is made the head of the corner?
George Lamsa Translation
But he looked at them and said, What is it that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same became the cornerstone?
But he looked at them and said, What is it that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same became the cornerstone?
Good News Translation
Jesus looked at them and asked, "What, then, does this scripture mean? ‘The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.'
Jesus looked at them and asked, "What, then, does this scripture mean? ‘The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.'
Lexham English Bible
But he looked intently at them and said, "What then is this that is written: ‘The stone which the builders rejected, this has become the cornerstone.'
But he looked intently at them and said, "What then is this that is written: ‘The stone which the builders rejected, this has become the cornerstone.'
Literal Translation
And looking at them He said, What then is this which has been written, "The stone that the builders rejected, this one came to be for the Head of the Corner"? Psa. 118:22
And looking at them He said, What then is this which has been written, "The stone that the builders rejected, this one came to be for the Head of the Corner"? Psa. 118:22
American Standard Version
But he looked upon them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?
But he looked upon them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?
Bible in Basic English
But he, looking on them, said, Is it not in the Writings, The stone which the builders put on one side, the same has become the chief stone of the building?
But he, looking on them, said, Is it not in the Writings, The stone which the builders put on one side, the same has become the chief stone of the building?
Hebrew Names Version
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?'
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?'
International Standard Version
But Jesushe">[fn] R'The stone that the builders rejectedhas become the cornerstone'?capstone; Psalm 118:22">[fn]
But Jesushe">[fn] R'The stone that the builders rejectedhas become the cornerstone'?capstone; Psalm 118:22">[fn]
Etheridge Translation
But he beheld them, and said, And what is that which is written, The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner ? [fn]
But he beheld them, and said, And what is that which is written, The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner ? [fn]
Murdock Translation
And he looked upon them, and said: What is that which is written, The stone, which the builders rejected, is become the chief corner stone?
And he looked upon them, and said: What is that which is written, The stone, which the builders rejected, is become the chief corner stone?
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he behelde them, & sayde: What is this then that is written, The stone that the buylders refused, the same is become the head of the corner.
And he behelde them, & sayde: What is this then that is written, The stone that the buylders refused, the same is become the head of the corner.
English Revised Version
But he looked upon them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?
But he looked upon them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?
World English Bible
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?'
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?'
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And hearing it they said, God forbid. And he looked on them and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, this is become the head of the corner?
And hearing it they said, God forbid. And he looked on them and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, this is become the head of the corner?
Weymouth's New Testament
He looked at them and said, "What then does that mean which is written, "`The Stone which the builders rejected has been made the cornerstone'?
He looked at them and said, "What then does that mean which is written, "`The Stone which the builders rejected has been made the cornerstone'?
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But he bihelde hem, and seide, What thanne is this that is writun, The stoon which men bildynge repreueden, this is maad in to the heed of the corner?
But he bihelde hem, and seide, What thanne is this that is writun, The stoon which men bildynge repreueden, this is maad in to the heed of the corner?
Update Bible Version
But he looked on them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?
But he looked on them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?
Webster's Bible Translation
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?
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?
New English Translation
But Jesus looked straight at them and said, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘ The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone '?
But Jesus looked straight at them and said, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘ The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone '?
New King James Version
Then He looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written: 'The stone which the builders rejectedHas become the chief cornerstone'? Psalms 118:22 ">[fn]
Then He looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written: 'The stone which the builders rejectedHas become the chief cornerstone'? Psalms 118:22 ">[fn]
New Living Translation
Jesus looked at them and said, "Then what does this Scripture mean? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.'
Jesus looked at them and said, "Then what does this Scripture mean? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.'
New Life Bible
Jesus looked at them and said, "What does this writing mean, ‘The Stone that was put aside by the workmen has become the most important Stone in the building'?
Jesus looked at them and said, "What does this writing mean, ‘The Stone that was put aside by the workmen has become the most important Stone in the building'?
New Revised Standard
But he looked at them and said, "What then does this text mean: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
But he looked at them and said, "What then does this text mean: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, he, looking at them, said - What, then, is this that is written, - A stone which the builders' rejected, The same, hath become, head of the corner?
But, he, looking at them, said - What, then, is this that is written, - A stone which the builders' rejected, The same, hath become, head of the corner?
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he looking on them, said: What is this then that is written, The stone, which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
But he looking on them, said: What is this then that is written, The stone, which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
Revised Standard Version
But he looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written: 'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner'?
But he looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written: 'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner'?
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And he behelde them and sayde: what meaneth this then yt is wrytten: The stone that the bylders refused the same is made ye heed corner stone?
And he behelde them and sayde: what meaneth this then yt is wrytten: The stone that the bylders refused the same is made ye heed corner stone?
Young's Literal Translation
and he, having looked upon them, said, `What, then, is this that hath been written: A stone that the builders rejected -- this became head of a corner?
and he, having looked upon them, said, `What, then, is this that hath been written: A stone that the builders rejected -- this became head of a corner?
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But he behelde the, and sayde: What is this then that is wrytten: The same stone which the buylders refused, is become the head corner stone?
But he behelde the, and sayde: What is this then that is wrytten: The same stone which the buylders refused, is become the head corner stone?
THE MESSAGE
But Jesus didn't back down. "Why, then, do you think this was written: That stone the masons threw out— It's now the cornerstone!? "Anyone falling over that stone will break every bone in his body; if the stone falls on anyone, it will be a total smashup."
But Jesus didn't back down. "Why, then, do you think this was written: That stone the masons threw out— It's now the cornerstone!? "Anyone falling over that stone will break every bone in his body; if the stone falls on anyone, it will be a total smashup."
Simplified Cowboy Version
So Jesus asked them, "Then what do y'all think these words from the Good Book mean? 'The calf the cowboys rejected has now become the sire bull.'
So Jesus asked them, "Then what do y'all think these words from the Good Book mean? 'The calf the cowboys rejected has now become the sire bull.'
Contextual Overview
9 Then he propos'd this parable to the people, a man planted a vineyard, let it out to husbandmen, and then went a travelling for some time. 10 at vintage, he sent a servant to the husbandmen, to demand the profits of the vineyard. but they beat him and sent him away empty. 11 again he sent another servant, him they likewise beat, insulted, and sent away empty. 12 he still sent a third, whom they wounded and drove away. 13 upon which the master of the vineyard said, what shall I do? I will send my beloved son: perhaps his presence will engage their respect. 14 but when the husbandmen saw him, they said to one another, this is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be our own. 15 so they kill'd him, and threw him out of the vineyard. what punishment now will the master inflict upon them? 16 he will come and destroy these husbandmen, and give his vineyard to others. but they, taking the hint, cried out, God forbid. 17 then Jesus looking upon them, said, what is the meaning then of that expression, "the stone, which the builders rejected, is become the chief stone of the angle." 18 whoever falls upon that stone shall be bruised, but on whom it falls, it will crush him to pieces.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
beheld: Luke 19:41, Luke 22:61, Mark 3:5, Mark 10:23
What: Luke 22:37, Luke 24:44, John 15:25
The stone: Psalms 118:22, Isaiah 28:16, Zechariah 3:9, Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10, Acts 4:11, 1 Peter 2:7, 1 Peter 2:8
Reciprocal: Genesis 37:8 - reign over us Genesis 49:24 - the stone Isaiah 8:15 - stumble Zechariah 4:7 - headstone John 12:48 - rejecteth Acts 13:9 - set Ephesians 2:20 - Jesus 1 Peter 2:4 - disallowed
Cross-References
Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.
Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.
Matthew 21:22
and whatever ye shall ask in prayer, with faith, ye shall receive.
and whatever ye shall ask in prayer, with faith, ye shall receive.
Acts 3:24
afterwards Samuel and all that prophesied after him, have likewise foretold these times.
afterwards Samuel and all that prophesied after him, have likewise foretold these times.
Philippians 4:6
the Lord is coming: be not in any manner of sollicitude, but in all your occasions lay your requests before God by prayer and supplication accompany'd by thanksgiving.
the Lord is coming: be not in any manner of sollicitude, but in all your occasions lay your requests before God by prayer and supplication accompany'd by thanksgiving.
1 Thessalonians 5:25
My brethren, pray for us.
My brethren, pray for us.
James 5:16
confess then to one another the offences you have committed, and pray for one another, that you may be healed; the fervent prayer of a virtuous man has great influence.
confess then to one another the offences you have committed, and pray for one another, that you may be healed; the fervent prayer of a virtuous man has great influence.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he beheld them,.... Looked very earnestly and wistly at them, speaking as it were by his looks, signifying, that verily so it would be, as he had said; that they would reject the Messiah, and put him to death, and bring utter ruin upon themselves, and deprive their posterity of many advantages and privileges:
and said, what is this then that is written; that is, what else is the meaning of such a Scripture? is not the sense of that perfectly agreeable to what has been said, that the Messiah shall be rejected by the principal men among the Jews in church and state, and yet he shall be exalted, who will then take vengeance on them?
the stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? The passage is in Psalms 118:22.
Psalms 118:22- :.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this parable explained in the notes at Matthew 21:33-45.
