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Ephesians 2:20
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Ephesians 2:20
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20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself.
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1 Peter 2:4-5
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1 Peter 2:4-5
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Living Stones for God’s House
4 You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor.
5 And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests.[a] Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.
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- 2:5 Greek holy priesthood.
1 Peter 2:4-5
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1 Peter 2:4-5
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The Living Stone and a Chosen People
4 As you come to him, the living Stone(A)—rejected by humans but chosen by God(B) and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built(C) into a spiritual house[a](D) to be a holy priesthood,(E) offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.(F)
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- 1 Peter 2:5 Or into a temple of the Spirit
Isaiah 28:16
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Isaiah 28:16
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16 Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says:
“Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem,[a]
a firm and tested stone.
It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on.
Whoever believes need never be shaken.[b]
Isaiah 28:16
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Isaiah 28:16
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16 So this is what the Sovereign Lord says:
1 Peter 2:7-8
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1 Peter 2:7-8
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7 Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him.[a] But for those who reject him,
“The stone that the builders rejected
has now become the cornerstone.”[b]
8 And,
“He is the stone that makes people stumble,
the rock that makes them fall.”[c]
They stumble because they do not obey God’s word, and so they meet the fate that was planned for them.
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1 Peter 2:7-8
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1 Peter 2:7-8
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7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,(A)
8 and,
They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.(E)
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- 1 Peter 2:7 Psalm 118:22
- 1 Peter 2:8 Isaiah 8:14
Matthew 16:18
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Matthew 16:18
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18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’),[a] and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell[b] will not conquer it.
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Matthew 16:18
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Matthew 16:18
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18 And I tell you that you are Peter,[a](A) and on this rock I will build my church,(B) and the gates of Hades[b] will not overcome it.
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- Matthew 16:18 The Greek word for Peter means rock.
- Matthew 16:18 That is, the realm of the dead
Ephesians 4:11-13
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Ephesians 4:11-13
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11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 13 This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.
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Ephesians 4:11-13
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Ephesians 4:11-13
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11 So Christ himself gave(A) the apostles,(B) the prophets,(C) the evangelists,(D) the pastors and teachers,(E) 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ(F) may be built up(G) 13 until we all reach unity(H) in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God(I) and become mature,(J) attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.(K)
Psalm 118:22
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Psalm 118:22
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22 The stone that the builders rejected
has now become the cornerstone.
Psalm 118:22
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Psalm 118:22
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Revelation 21:14
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Revelation 21:14
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14 The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
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Revelation 21:14
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Revelation 21:14
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14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations,(A) and on them were the names of the twelve apostles(B) of the Lamb.
1 Corinthians 3:9-11
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1 Corinthians 3:9-11
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9 For we are both God’s workers. And you are God’s field. You are God’s building.
10 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.
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1 Corinthians 3:9-11
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1 Corinthians 3:9-11
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9 For we are co-workers in God’s service;(A) you are God’s field,(B) God’s building.(C)
10 By the grace God has given me,(D) I laid a foundation(E) as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.(F)
Acts 4:11-12
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Acts 4:11-12
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11 For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says,
‘The stone that you builders rejected
has now become the cornerstone.’[a]
12 There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.”
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Acts 4:11-12
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Acts 4:11-12
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11 Jesus is
12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”(B)
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- Acts 4:11 Psalm 118:22
1 Corinthians 12:28
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1 Corinthians 12:28
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28 Here are some of the parts God has appointed for the church:
first are apostles,
second are prophets,
third are teachers,
then those who do miracles,
those who have the gift of healing,
those who can help others,
those who have the gift of leadership,
those who speak in unknown languages.
Luke 20:17-18
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Luke 20:17-18
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17 Jesus looked at them and said, “Then what does this Scripture mean?
‘The stone that the builders rejected
has now become the cornerstone.’[a]
18 Everyone who stumbles over that stone will be broken to pieces, and it will crush anyone it falls on.”
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Luke 20:17-18
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Luke 20:17-18
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17 Jesus looked directly at them and asked, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written:
18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.”(B)
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- Luke 20:17 Psalm 118:22
Mark 12:10-11
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Mark 12:10-11
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10 Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures?
‘The stone that the builders rejected
has now become the cornerstone.
11 This is the Lord’s doing,
and it is wonderful to see.’[a]”
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Mark 12:10-11
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Mark 12:10-11
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10 Haven’t you read this passage of Scripture:
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- Mark 12:11 Psalm 118:22,23
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