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Acts 4:11

What does Acts 4:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 4:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 4:11 means

Peter then applied a prophecy from Psalm 118:22 to Jesus, identifying Him as "the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner." He accused the Jewish leaders, the 'builders' of Israel, of rejecting Jesus, the essential stone upon which God's new spiritual house would be built. Despite their rejection, God had exalted Jesus to the position of supreme importance and authority, making Him indispensable to salvation.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He is the stone which you builders had no use for, but which has been made the chief stone of the building.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`This is the stone that was set at nought by you--the builders, that became head of a corner;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

This is the stone which was rejected by you the builders, which is become the head of the corner.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He is the stone which has been set at nought by you the builders, which is become the corner stone.

Context

This verse expands on Peter's declaration by employing a powerful Old Testament prophecy, clearly identifying the Sanhedrin as those who rejected Jesus. It immediately follows the naming of Jesus as the healer, tying the specific miracle to a larger redemptive plan. This prophetic reference strengthens Peter's theological argument, demonstrating Jesus' rightful place as central to God's ultimate design, despite human opposition.

v.10be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even in him doth this man stand here before you whole.

v.11This passage

v.12And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Zechariah 3:9

    For, behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; upon one stone are seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith Jehovah of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

  • Isaiah 28:16

    therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-stone of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not be in haste.

  • Psalms 118:22

    The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner.

  • Mark 9:12

    And he said unto them, Elijah indeed cometh first, and restoreth all things: and how is it written of the Son of man, that he should suffer many things and be set at nought?

  • 1 Peter 2:6

    Because it is contained in scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame.

  • Luke 20:16

    He will come and destroy these husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.

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