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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
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Simplified Cowboy Version
Luke 20:17
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.'
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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?
Mace New Testament (1729)
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."
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."
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."
Contextual Overview
9Jesus told the people listening, "A man leased his ranch and cattle to some cowboys and went on a long journey.
10"When calving season was done, he sent one of his own cowboys to collect his share of the calves, but the cowboys who leased the ranch beat him up and sent him back with nothing.
11So the owner sent another cowboy to try and collect what was due. The sorry thieves did the same thing and sent him back with nothing.
12Then the owner sent a third cowboy, but they beat this one nearly to death and sent him back with nothing.
13"The owner wondered what he could do. He said, 'Maybe if I send my son, my only son, with a stern warning, they will listen to him.'
14"But when the outlaw cowboys saw the ranch owner's son coming up, they said to each other, 'Alright boys! Here's the chance we've been waiting on. We'll kill the rancher's only son and then there will be no one to inherit the ranch, and it will be ours!'
15So they grabbed the son when he rode through the gate and strung him up and killed him."What do you think the ranch owner will do to those boys who killed his son?" Jesus asked.
16"Let me tell you. He will come with a terrible vengeance and wipe them off the face of the earth. Then he will give his ranch to cowboys who will take care of it and appreciate it."Everyone who was listening cried out, "Let's hope nothing like that ever happens around here!"
17So 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.'
18"Everyone who does not recognize the bull will be trampled by it. It will crush those who oppose it."
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
"If you need somethin', keep tellin' the Boss about it and you will get it. If you keep lookin' for the cows in the pasture, you will find them if you don't give up. If you keep knockin' on the barn door, he will open it for you.
"If you need somethin', keep tellin' the Boss about it and you will get it. If you keep lookin' for the cows in the pasture, you will find them if you don't give up. If you keep knockin' on the barn door, he will open it for you.
Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive what you ask for when you talk to me in prayer."
If you believe, you will receive what you ask for when you talk to me in prayer."
Acts 3:24
"Samuel started it, and all the prophets have repeated him about the days to come.
"Samuel started it, and all the prophets have repeated him about the days to come.
Philippians 4:6
Don't fret about nothing! Instead, pray about whatever is bothering you. Pray about what you need. Pray to God and thank him for saving your sorry hide.
Don't fret about nothing! Instead, pray about whatever is bothering you. Pray about what you need. Pray to God and thank him for saving your sorry hide.
1 Thessalonians 5:25
Please remember to pray for us.
Please remember to pray for us.
James 5:16
So if you've done some things you ain't proud of, go to another cowboy and tell 'em about it and your heart will no longer be heavy. A fellow who rides hard and straight, his prayers are strong and they get the job done.
So if you've done some things you ain't proud of, go to another cowboy and tell 'em about it and your heart will no longer be heavy. A fellow who rides hard and straight, his prayers are strong and they get the job done.
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.
