17 But He looked at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of this Scripture:[a](A)

The stone that the builders rejected—
this has become the cornerstone?[b](B)[c]

18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and if it falls on anyone, it will grind him to powder!”(C)

19 Then the scribes and the chief priests(D) looked for a way to get their hands on Him(E) that very hour, because they knew He had told this parable against them, but they feared the people.(F)

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  1. Luke 20:17 Lit What then is this that is written
  2. Luke 20:17 Lit the head of the corner
  3. Luke 20:17 Ps 118:22

17 Jesus looked directly at them and asked, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written:

“‘The stone the builders rejected
    has become the cornerstone’[a]?(A)

18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.”(B)

19 The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for a way to arrest him(C) immediately, because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people.(D)

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  1. Luke 20:17 Psalm 118:22