Luke 20:17 web — But he looked at them, and said, "Then what is this that is written, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same w…

World English Bible

"But he looked at them, and said, "Then what is this that is written, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the chief cornerstone?'"

— Luke 20:17, World English Bible

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Luke 20 — Context

14

"But when the farmers saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, 'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.'

15

They threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do to them?

16

He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"

17

But he looked at them, and said, "Then what is this that is written, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the chief cornerstone?'

18

Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but it will crush whomever it falls on to dust."

19

The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people--for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.

20

They watched him, and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous, that they might trap him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.

Luke 20:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:17 say?
Luke 20:17 in the World English Bible reads: “But he looked at them, and said, "Then what is this that is written, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the chief cornerstone?'”
Where is Luke 20:17 in the Bible?
Luke 20:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 17.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 20:17.
What translation should I read Luke 20:17 in?
Luke 20:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 20:17?
Luke 20:17 reads (WEB): “But he looked at them, and said, "Then what is this that is written, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the chief cornerstone?'” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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