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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/4.htm">New International Version</a> Jesus is &#8220&#8217the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/acts/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’ <a href="/esv/acts/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> This is 'the stone having been rejected by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.' <a href="/kjv/acts/4.htm">King James Bible</a> This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. <a href="/nkjv/acts/4.htm">New King James Version</a> This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’ <a href="/nasb_/acts/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He is the STONE WHICH WAS REJECTED by you, THE BUILDERS, but WHICH BECAME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE. <a href="/nasb/acts/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220He is the STONE WHICH WAS REJECTED by you, THE BUILDERS, but WHICH BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone. <a href="/nasb77/acts/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “He is the STONE WHICH WAS REJECTED by you, THE BUILDERS, but WHICH BECAME THE VERY CORNER stone. <a href="/lsb/acts/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He is the STONE WHICH WAS REJECTED by you, THE BUILDERS, but WHICH BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone. <a href="/amp/acts/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This Jesus is the STONE WHICH WAS DESPISED and REJECTED by you, THE BUILDERS, but WHICH BECAME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE. <a href="/csb/acts/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This Jesus is the stone rejected by you builders, which has become the cornerstone. <a href="/hcsb/acts/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This Jesus is the stone rejected by you builders, which has become the cornerstone. <a href="/asv/acts/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner. <a href="/cev/acts/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He is the stone you builders thought was worthless, and now he is the most important stone of all. <a href="/erv/acts/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner. <a href="/gwt/acts/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He is the stone that the builders rejected, the stone that has become the cornerstone. <a href="/gnt/acts/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus is the one of whom the scripture says, 'The stone that you the builders despised turned out to be the most important of all.' <a href="/isv/acts/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> He is 'the stone that was rejected by you builders, which has become the cornerstone.' <a href="/msb/acts/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This Jesus is ?the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.? <a href="/net/acts/4.htm">NET Bible</a> This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, that has become the cornerstone. <a href="/nheb/acts/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He is 'the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.' <a href="/wbt/acts/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> This is the stone which was set at naught by you builders, which is become the head of the corner. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This Jesus is the Stone treated with contempt by you the builders, but it has been made the Cornerstone. <a href="/web/acts/4.htm">World English Bible</a> He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> This is the stone that was set at nothing by you—the builders, that became head of a corner; <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> This is 'the stone having been rejected by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.' <a href="/ylt/acts/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'This is the stone that was set at nought by you -- the builders, that became head of a corner; <a href="/slt/acts/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> This is the stone set at nought by you building, he having been for the head of the corner.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> This is the stone which was rejected by you the builders, which is become the head of the corner. <a href="/cpdv/acts/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He is the stone, which was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner. <a href="/nabre/acts/4.htm">New American Bible</a> He is ‘the stone rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.’ <a href="/nrsvce/acts/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> This is the stone which you builders have rejected, which is become the head of the corner. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “This is the stone which you builders have rejected, and he is The Head of the corner.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> This is the stone that was rejected with contempt by you builders, which has become the head of the corner. <a href="/godbey/acts/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> This is the stone rejected by your builders, which has become the head of the corner. <a href="/haweis/acts/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> This is the stone which, though set at nought by you builders, is become the head of the corner.<RX 19.118.22> <a href="/mace/acts/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> this is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but is become the chief of the angle. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This Jesus is the Stone treated with contempt by you the builders, but it has been made the Cornerstone. <a href="/worrell/acts/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> This is the Stone That was set at naught by you, the builders, Which was made into a head of a corner. <a href="/worsley/acts/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> This is the stone that was set at nought by you builders, which is become the head of the corner. <a href="/parallel/acts/4-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=982" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Peter and John Before the Council</a> …10then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. 11<a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">This Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">‘the</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithos (N-NMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">stone</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hyph’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3618.htm" title="3618: oikodomōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.">builders</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1848.htm" title="1848: exouthenētheis (V-APP-NMS) -- To set at naught, ignore, despise. A variation of exoudenoo and meaning the same.">rejected,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">which</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenos (V-APM-NMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">has become</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/2776.htm" title="2776: kephalēn (N-AFS) -- From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.">the cornerstone.’</a> <a href="/greek/1137.htm" title="1137: gōnias (N-GFS) -- A corner; met: a secret place. Probably akin to gonu; an angle."></a> 12Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42</a> 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’? <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">1 Peter 2:7</a> To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” <a href="/mark/12-10.htm">Mark 12:10</a> Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Luke 20:17</a> But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> 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. <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a> 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.” <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a> For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4-6</a> 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.” <a href="/zechariah/10-4.htm">Zechariah 10:4</a> The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together. <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34-35</a> As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. / Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a> And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Romans 10:11</a> It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>This is the stone which was set at nothing of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.the stone.<a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22,23</a> The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner… <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42-45</a> 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? … you.<a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52</a> Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:<a href="/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26,27</a> Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men… <a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a> The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.the head.<a href="/zechariah/3-9.htm">Zechariah 3:9</a> For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.<a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6,7</a> Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts… <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20-22</a> And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Builders</a> <a href="/john/2-21.htm">Building</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Capstone</a> <a href="/acts/4-6.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Cornerstone</a> <a href="/acts/2-3.htm">Head</a> <a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/12-48.htm">Naught</a> <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Nought</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Rejected</a> <a href="/john/20-1.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/luke/20-11.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/john/16-25.htm">Use</a> <a href="/luke/19-22.htm">Worthless</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Builders</a> <a href="/acts/15-16.htm">Building</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Capstone</a> <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Corner</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Cornerstone</a> <a href="/acts/12-15.htm">Head</a> <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Naught</a> <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Nought</a> <a href="/acts/5-13.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Rejected</a> <a href="/acts/5-26.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/acts/5-26.htm">Use</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Worthless</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 4</div>1. <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">imprison him and John.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">After, upon examination </a> 8. <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, </a> 11. <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,</a> 13. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,</a> 23. <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">whereupon the church flees to prayer.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>This Jesus The reference to "This Jesus" emphasizes the specific identity of Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified and resurrected. It highlights the personal and historical reality of Jesus, distinguishing Him from any other figure. This phrase underscores the centrality of Jesus in the Christian faith and His role as the Messiah.is ‘the stone The metaphor of a stone is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing strength, stability, and permanence. In the Old Testament, stones were used in altars and memorials, signifying God's presence and covenant. Here, the stone represents Jesus as the foundation of faith and the church.you builders rejected, The "builders" refers to the Jewish leaders and authorities who rejected Jesus as the Messiah. This rejection fulfills the prophecy found in <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a>, where the stone rejected by the builders becomes the cornerstone. The rejection is a pivotal moment in the narrative of Jesus' ministry and crucifixion, highlighting the fulfillment of prophecy and the divine plan.which has become the cornerstone.’ The cornerstone is the most important stone in a building, providing stability and alignment. In the context of the church, Jesus as the cornerstone signifies His foundational role in the establishment and growth of the Christian community. This imagery is echoed in <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> and <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6-7</a>, where Jesus is described as the cornerstone of the spiritual house of God. The transformation from rejection to cornerstone illustrates the redemptive power of God’s plan through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure in Christianity, referred to as the cornerstone in this passage, symbolizing His foundational role in the faith. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter_and_john.htm">Peter and John</a> Apostles of Jesus who are speaking to the Sanhedrin in this chapter, boldly proclaiming the gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin.htm">The Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish ruling council, consisting of religious leaders who opposed the apostles' teachings about Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_builders.htm">The Builders</a> Symbolically refers to the Jewish leaders who rejected Jesus, not recognizing Him as the Messiah. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_cornerstone.htm">The Cornerstone</a> A metaphor for Jesus, indicating His essential role in the foundation and unity of the Church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_rejection_of_jesus.htm">The Rejection of Jesus</a> Understand that Jesus was rejected by the religious leaders of His time, yet He is the cornerstone of our faith. This teaches us about the paradox of divine wisdom versus human understanding. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_cornerstone.htm">The Importance of the Cornerstone</a> In ancient architecture, the cornerstone was crucial for the stability and alignment of the entire structure. Similarly, Jesus is essential for the stability and unity of the Church. <a href="/topical/b/boldness_in_proclamation.htm">Boldness in Proclamation</a> Like Peter and John, we are called to boldly proclaim the truth of Jesus, even in the face of opposition or rejection. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Recognize the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Jesus, which strengthens our faith in the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture. <a href="/topical/f/foundation_of_faith.htm">Foundation of Faith</a> Reflect on what serves as the cornerstone in your own life. Ensure that your faith and life are built upon Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 4</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_second_coming.htm">What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?</a> <a href="/q/what's_living_stone's_significance.htm">What is the significance of Living Stone?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'this_rock'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'Upon this rock'?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_capstone_in_the_bible.htm">What is the capstone in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders.--Better, of you, the builders. The members of the Council to whom Peter spoke had heard those words (<a href="/psalms/118-22.htm" title="The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.">Psalm 118:22</a>) quoted and interpreted before. (See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/21-42.htm" title="Jesus said to them, Did you 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 marvelous in our eyes?">Matthew 21:42-44</a>.) Then they had thought, in their blindness, that they could defy the warning. They, by their calling, the builders of the Church of Israel, did reject the stone which God had chosen to be the chief corner-stone--the stone on which the two walls of Jew and Gentile met and were bonded together (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm" title="And are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;">Ephesians 2:20</a>). Here again the Epistles of St. Peter reproduce one of the dominant thoughts of his speeches (<a href="/context/1_peter/2-6.htm" title="Why also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be confounded.">1Peter 2:6-8</a>), and give it a wider application. Thirty years after he thus spoke, Christ was still to him as "the head of the corner."Set at nought.--St. Peter does not quote the Psalm, but alludes to it with a free variation of language. The word for "set at nought" is characteristic of St. Luke (<a href="/luke/18-9.htm" title="And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:">Luke 18:9</a>; <a href="/luke/23-11.htm" title="And Herod with his men of war set him at nothing, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.">Luke 23:11</a>) and St. Paul (<a href="/romans/14-3.htm" title="Let not him that eats despise him that eats not; and let not him which eats not judge him that eats: for God has received him.">Romans 14:3</a>; <a href="/romans/14-10.htm" title="But why do you judge your brother? or why do you set at nothing your brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.">Romans 14:10</a>, et al.). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - He for this, A.V.; the builders for builders, A.V.; was made for is become, A.V. He is the stone. He had just appealed to their own senses; he now adds the witness of their own prophets. These had declared that the stone which was set at naught by the builders should become the chief corner-stone; just as it had come to pass. The quotation is from <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a>; only St. Luke here substitutes the word ἐξουθενεῖν, to set at naught, for that used by the LXX., ἀποδοκιμάζειν, to refuse, or reject as unfit. The word ἐξουθενεῖν is applied directly to our Saviour in <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Luke 23:11</a>, and the similar word, ἐξουδενόειν, in <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Mark 9:11</a>. <a href="/commentaries/acts/4-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[He] οὗτός (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. ‘the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. stone λίθος (lithos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. builders οἰκοδόμων (oikodomōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3618.htm">Strong's 3618: </a> From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm. rejected, ἐξουθενηθεὶς (exouthenētheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1848.htm">Strong's 1848: </a> To set at naught, ignore, despise. A variation of exoudenoo and meaning the same. which ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has become γενόμενος (genomenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. [the] cornerstone.’ κεφαλὴν (kephalēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2776.htm">Strong's 2776: </a> From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 4:11 He is 'the stone which was regarded (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/4-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 4:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 4:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/4-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 4:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 4:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>