Matthew 21:41-46

41 The religious leaders replied, “He will put the wicked men to a horrible death and lease the vineyard to others who will give him his share of the crop after each harvest.”
42 Then Jesus asked them, “Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.’
43 I tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation that will produce the proper fruit.
44 Anyone who stumbles over that stone will be broken to pieces, and it will crush anyone it falls on. ”
45 When the leading priests and Pharisees heard this parable, they realized he was telling the story against them—they were the wicked farmers.
46 They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Ps 118:22-23 .
  • [b]. This verse is not included in some early manuscripts. Compare Luke 20:18 .
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