Luke 20:15-18

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants

15 And they y threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? 16 z He will a come and destroy those tenants and b give the vineyard to others." When they heard this, they said, "Surely not!"

17 But he c looked directly at them and said, "What then is this that is written:
d "'The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone'? 1

18 e Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and when it falls f on anyone, it will crush him."

  1. Cross References
    Hebrews 13:12
    So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood.
  2. Cross References
    Luke 19:27
    But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me.'
  3. Cross References
    Matthew 24:50
    The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know
    Matthew 25:19
    Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them.
  4. Cross References
    Matthew 21:43
    Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits.
    Acts 13:46
    And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.
    Acts 18:6
    And when they opposed and reviled him, he shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.
    Acts 28:28
    Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.
    Matthew 8:11 - 12
    I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
  5. Cross References
    Mark 10:21
    And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
  6. Cross References
    Acts 4:11
    This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.
    1 Peter 2:7
    So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
    Psalms 118:22
    The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
  7. Cross References
    Psalms 118:22
    The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
  8. Cross References
    Isaiah 8:14 - 15
    And he will become a sanctuary and a stone of offense and a rock of stumbling to both houses of Israel, a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
    Romans 9:32 - 33
    Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone.
    1 Peter 2:8
    And "A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense." They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.
  9. Cross References
    Daniel 2:34 - 35
    As you looked, a stone was cut out by no human hand, and it struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.
    Daniel 2:44 - 45
    And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever.
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