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The Rejected Cornerstone
Peter quotes Psalm 118:22, a prophecy Jesus also applied to Himself. Commentators explain that the religious leaders, who saw themselves as the 'builders' of Israel, rejected Jesus. However, God overturned their judgment, making the rejected 'stone' the most crucial part of His plan of salvation—the cornerstone that unites the entire structure of the church. This shows how God's purposes prevail over human rejection.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:11
18th Century
Theologian
This is the stone. This passage is found in Psalm 118:22. It is also quoted by our Savior as applicable to himself. See Barnes on Matthew …
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:11
Of you the builders (υφ' υμων των οικοδομων). The experts, the architects, had rejected Jesus for their building ([Reference Psalm…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:11
19th Century
Bishop
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders.—Better, of you, the builders. The members of the Coun…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 4:8–12
19th Century
Preacher
Nothing can exceed the directness, the comprehensiveness, and the boldness of this statement. He not only declares the name of Christ to be the won…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:11
The double use of the verb “to be saved” (GK 5392) to mean “restoration to health” physically and “preservation from eternal death” spiritually all…
John Gill
On Acts 4:11
17th Century
Pastor
This is the stone
That is, this Jesus of Nazareth, by whose name the lame man was made whole, is that stone spoken o…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 4:5–14
17th Century
Minister
Peter, being filled with the Holy Ghost, wanted everyone to understand that the miracle had been performed by the name, or power, of Jesus of Nazar…