Luke 20:18 nasb — "Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust."

NASB

""Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust.""

— Luke 20:18, NASB

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Luke 20 — Context

15

"So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What, then, will the owner of the vineyard do to them?

16

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

17

But Jesus looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written: 'THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone'?

18

"Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust."

19

The scribes and the chief priests tried to lay hands on Him that very hour, and they feared the people; for they understood that He spoke this parable against them.

20

So they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, in order that they might catch Him in some statement, so that they could deliver Him to the rule and the authority of the governor.

21

They questioned Him, saying, "Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth.

Luke 20:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:18 say?
Luke 20:18 in the NASB reads: “"Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust."”
Where is Luke 20:18 in the Bible?
Luke 20:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 18.
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 20:18.
What translation should I read Luke 20:18 in?
Luke 20:18 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 20:18?
Luke 20:18 reads (NASB): “"Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust."” 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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