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Acts 4:11

Acts 4:11
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

This is the stone,.... That is, this Jesus of Nazareth, by whose name the lame man was made whole, is that stone spoken of in Psa 118:22 by whom is meant the true Messiah, comparable to a stone, for…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

This is the stone - This passage is found in Psa 118:22. It is quoted, also, by our Saviour as applicable to himself. See the notes on Mat 21:42. The ancient Jews applied this to David. In the Targum…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders - By your rejection and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, you have fulfilled one of your own prophecies, Psa 118:22; and, as one part of this…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 4:5-14

We have here the trial of Peter and John before the judges of the ecclesiastical court, for preaching a sermon concerning Jesus Christ, and working a miracle in his name. This is charged upon them as…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

This(i.e. Jesus) is the stone which was set at nought of you[the builders There is the definite article in the original. The council are fitly called the builders, for on them depended the whole…