Matthew 21:40-46 ▼

40 whenever therefore the lord of the vineyard may come, what will he do to these farmers?”

41 They say to Him, “Evil men—he will grievously destroy them, and will give out the vineyard to other farmers who will give back to him the fruits in their seasons.”

42 Jesus says to them, “Did you never read in the Writings: A stone that the builders disallowed, it became head of a corner; from the LORD has this come to pass, and it is wonderful in our eyes?

43 Because of this I say to you that the Kingdom of God will be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth its fruit;

44 and he who is falling on this stone will be broken, and on whomsoever it may fall it will crush him to pieces.”

45 And the chief priests and the Pharisees having heard His allegories, knew that He speaks of them,

46 and seeking to lay hold on Him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding Him as a prophet.