Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. New Living Translation Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. English Standard Version built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, Berean Standard Bible built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. Berean Literal Bible having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, King James Bible And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; New King James Version having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, New American Standard Bible having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, NASB 1995 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, NASB 1977 having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, Legacy Standard Bible having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, Amplified Bible having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the [chief] Cornerstone, Christian Standard Bible built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. Holman Christian Standard Bible built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. American Standard Version being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone; Contemporary English Version You are like a building with the apostles and prophets as the foundation and with Christ as the most important stone. English Revised Version being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone; GOD'S WORD® Translation You are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus himself is the cornerstone. Good News Translation You, too, are built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus himself. International Standard Version having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, the Messiah Jesus himself being the cornerstone. Majority Standard Bible built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ Himself as the cornerstone. NET Bible because you have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. New Heart English Bible being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; Webster's Bible Translation And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone; Weymouth New Testament You are a building which has been reared on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus Himself, World English Bible being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbeing built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being chief corner-[stone], Berean Literal Bible having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, Young's Literal Translation being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being chief corner -stone, Smith's Literal Translation Built upon the foundation of the sent, and of the prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner stone; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBuilt upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone: Catholic Public Domain Version having been built upon the foundation of the Apostles and of the Prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the preeminent cornerstone. New American Bible built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone. New Revised Standard Version built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner-stone of the building: Aramaic Bible in Plain English And you are built up upon the foundation of the Apostles and of the Prophets, and he is The Head of The Corner of the building-Yeshua The Messiah. NT Translations Anderson New Testamenthaving been builded upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone, Godbey New Testament having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone, Haweis New Testament built up on the foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; Mace New Testament being built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, whereof Jesus Christ himself is the main stone of the angle: Weymouth New Testament You are a building which has been reared on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus Himself, Worrell New Testament having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the chief corner-stone; Worsley New Testament being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Temple in the Lord19Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, 20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. 21In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:4-6 As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. / 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.” Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. Revelation 21:14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. 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. Acts 4:11-12 This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ / Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Psalm 118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Colossians 2:7 rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Romans 9:33 as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. Zechariah 10:4 The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together. Hebrews 3:3-6 For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. / And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. / Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. ... Matthew 21:42 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 Timothy 3:15 in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Kings 5:17 And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. Treasury of Scripture And are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; built. Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 1 Peter 2:4,5 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, … the foundation. Ephesians 4:11-13 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; … Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Jesus. Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Matthew 21:42 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? Jump to Previous Apostles Built Chief Christ Corner Cornerstone Corner-Stone Foundation Jesus Prophets Reared Resting StoneJump to Next Apostles Built Chief Christ Corner Cornerstone Corner-Stone Foundation Jesus Prophets Reared Resting StoneEphesians 2 1. By comparing what we were by nature, with what we are by grace,10. he declares that we are made for good works: and being brought near by Christ, 19. should not live as Gentiles and foreigners, but as citizens with the saints, and the family of God. built on the foundation The phrase "built on the foundation" evokes the imagery of a carefully constructed building, emphasizing stability and permanence. In the Greek, the word for "built" is "epoikodomeō," which implies a continuous process of construction. This suggests that the Church is not a static entity but is continually being built up and strengthened. The "foundation" (Greek: "themelios") is crucial, as it supports the entire structure. Historically, foundations were meticulously laid to ensure the longevity and integrity of a building. Spiritually, this foundation signifies the essential teachings and truths upon which the Christian faith is established. of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone 1. About this foundation - In what sense is it "of the apostles and prophets"? Certainly not in the sense that they constituted the foundation; for, though this might be warranted grammatically, it would be untrue: "Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:11). The best meaning seems to be, the foundation which the apostles and prophets laid, which they used for themselves and announced for others. But what was this foundation? Substantially that of 1 Corinthians 3:11; but the mention of Christ as chief Corner-stone at the end of the verse might at first seem to indicate that something different was meant by the foundation. But it is impossible to propose any suitable interpretation which would not make Christ the Foundation too. 2. Who are the prophets? We might naturally suppose the Old Testament prophets, but in that case they would probably have been mentioned before the apostles. In other passages of this Epistle "apostles and prophets" denote New Testament officers (Ephesians 3:5; Ephesians 4:11), and it is most suitable to regard that as the meaning. It was the privilege of the Ephesians to use the foundation on which stood the two highest bodies of officers in the new dispensation - the apostles and prophets; nothing better could be found. Jesus Christ himself being the chief Cornerstone. Not as opposed to the foundation, but in addition thereto. Jesus is really both, but there is a reason for specifying him as the chief Cornerstone; comp. Psalm 118:21, "The stone which the builders rejected is become the headstone of the corner;" i.e. the stone which, being placed in the corner, determined the lines of the whole building. The idea of foundation is that of support; the idea of the chief cornerstone is that of regulation, pattern-hood, producing assimilation. Jesus is not only the Origin, Foundation, Support of the Church, but he gives it its shape and form, he determines the place and the office of each stone, he gives life and character to each member. Greek builtἐποικοδομηθέντες (epoikodomēthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2026: To build upon (above) a foundation. From epi and oikodomeo; to build upon, i.e. to rear up. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. foundation θεμελίῳ (themeliō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 2310: From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. apostles ἀποστόλων (apostolōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. prophets, προφητῶν (prophētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. [with] Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Himself αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. as ὄντος (ontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] cornerstone. ἀκρογωνιαίου (akrogōniaiou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 204: In the corner (of a building); subst: corner-(stone). From akron and gonia; belonging to the extreme corner. 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