Matthew 21:44 net — The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, and the one on whom it falls will be crushed.”

NET Bible

"The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, and the one on whom it falls will be crushed.”"

— Matthew 21:44, NET Bible

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Matthew 21 — Context

41

They said to him,“He will utterly destroy those evil men! Then he will lease the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his portion at the harvest.”

42

Jesus said to them,“Have you never read in the scriptures:‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?

43

For this reason I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

44

The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, and the one on whom it falls will be crushed.”

45

When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realized that he was speaking about them.

46

They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, because the crowds regarded him as a prophet.

Matthew 21:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:44 say?
Matthew 21:44 in the NET Bible reads: “The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, and the one on whom it falls will be crushed.””
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 (NET): “The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, and the one on whom it falls will be crushed.”” 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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