Matthew 21:44 cpdv — And whoever will have fallen on this stone shall be broken, yet truly, on whomever it shall fall, it will crush him.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And whoever will have fallen on this stone shall be broken, yet truly, on whomever it shall fall, it will crush him.” "

— Matthew 21:44, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 21 — Context

41

They said to him, “He will bring those evil men to an evil end, and he will loan out his vineyard to other farmers, who shall repay to him the fruit in its time.”

42

Jesus said to them: “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders have rejected has become the cornerstone. By the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes?’

43

Therefore, I say to you, that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and it shall be given to a people who shall produce its fruits.

44

And whoever will have fallen on this stone shall be broken, yet truly, on whomever it shall fall, it will crush him.”

45

And when the leaders of the priests, and the Pharisees had heard his parables, they knew that he was speaking about them.

46

And though they sought to take hold of him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet.

Matthew 21:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:44 say?
Matthew 21:44 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And whoever will have fallen on this stone shall be broken, yet truly, on whomever it shall fall, it will crush him.” ”
Where is Matthew 21:44 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 44.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 21:44.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:44 in?
Matthew 21:44 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 Matthew 21:44?
Matthew 21:44 reads (CPDV): “And whoever will have fallen on this stone shall be broken, yet truly, on whomever it shall fall, it will crush him.” ” 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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