Acts 4:11

Translations

Modern

This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’

Traditional

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

Literal

This is ‘the stone having been rejected by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’

Latin

Hic est lapis qui reprobatus est a vobis ædificantibus, qui factus est in caput anguli:

Original

Greek

English

This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’

Notes

Acts 4:1–22

Throughout the Bible, God's people often experienced persecution. God's servants often encountered hostility and opposition (Deuteronomy 30:7; 1 Kings 18:13; Nehemiah 4:1–3; Jeremiah 37–38; Matthew 23:34–37; Luke 11:49–51; 1 Thessalonians 2:14–15). Jesus was also persecuted (Luke 4:29; John 5:16). He warned his disciples to expect similar treatment (Matthew 10:23; 24:9; Mark 13:9; Luke 21:12; John 16:2). However, he promised that the Holy Spirit would provide them with strength (Acts 1:8; Luke 12:11–12; 21:15).

The book of Acts records many examples of persecution (Acts 4:3; 5:17–41; 7:54–8:3; 9:1–2; 11:19; 12:2; 13:50; 14:19; 16:19–24). But it also emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers apostles to testify in such situations (4:8–13; 6:10; 7:55). The courage of Peter and John before the hostile Jewish high council shows how Christians should face persecution with courage and power (4:20).

Theme notes and profiles

John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Persecution The Good News Message The Holy Spirit’s Work

Events

Peter and John's Trialc. AD 30

Related verses

Psalm 118:22–23
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.
Mark 12:10–12
Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Matthew 21:42–45
Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?
1 Peter 2:6–8
For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Luke 20:16–18
He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” And when the people heard this, they said, “May such a thing never happen!”
Ephesians 2:20–22
…built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
Zechariah 3:9
See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day.
Zechariah 4:6–7
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.
Mark 9:12
He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected?
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Isaiah 58:1–2
“Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins.

Glossary

Annas Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of the Acts of the Apostles Cornerstone Courts and Trials Heal, Healing Peter, the Apostle Ruler

Topics

Builder: Figurative Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Christian Minister: Faithful: The Apostles Confessing Christ: Peter and John Cornerstone of Christ Courage: Personal Bravery: Peter and Other Disciples Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Defense of Peter Government: Constitutes Holy Boldness: Peter and John John: The Apostle: Imprisoned by the Rulers of the Jews Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Accused by the Council; his Defense Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Religious Zeal: Exemplified Stones of Christ's Rejection, the Rejected Conerstone The Resurrection of Christ: Followed by his Exaltation

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