You are a building that is built on the apostles and prophets. They are the foundation. Christ Jesus himself is the most important stone in the building.

并且被建造在使徒和先知的根基上，有基督耶稣自己为房角石，

被建造在使徒和先知的根基上，而基督耶稣自己为房角石，

被建造在使徒和先知的根基上，而基督耶稣自己为房角石，

你们已被建立在众使徒和先知们的基础上，基督耶稣自己是房角石。

并且建造在使徒和先知的根基上，基督耶稣自己就是奠基石，

并且被建造在使徒和先知的根基上，有基督耶稣自己为房角石。

並且被建造在使徒和先知的根基上，有基督耶穌自己為房角石，

被建造在使徒和先知的根基上，而基督耶穌自己為房角石，

被建造在使徒和先知的根基上，而基督耶穌自己為房角石，

你們已被建立在眾使徒和先知們的基礎上，基督耶穌自己是房角石。

並且建造在使徒和先知的根基上，基督耶穌自己就是奠基石，

被建造在使徒和神言傳講師的根基上，基督耶穌自己就是房角石。

並且被建造在使徒和先知的根基上，有基督耶穌自己為房角石。

建於使徒先知之基、基督耶穌為屋隅之首石、

以使徒先知為基、以耶穌基督為屋隅要石、而建其上、

建造於使徒及先知之基、耶穌基督為屋隅之石、

此聖宅、以宗徒先知為基、而有耶穌基督親充隅石；

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,

Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself.

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.

having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone,

having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,

being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone;

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner[ stone];

because you have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.

being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;

Christ is the living Stone. People did not accept him, but God chose him. God places the highest value on him.You also are like living stones. As you come to Christ, you are being built into a house for worship. There you will be holy priests. You will offer spiritual sacrifices. God will accept them because of what Jesus Christ has done.

Here is what I tell you. You are Peter. On this rock I will build my church. The gates of hell will not be strong enough to destroy it.

So the Lord and King speaks. He says,“ Look! I am laying a stone in Zion. It is a stone that has been tested. It is the most important stone for a firm foundation. The one who depends on that stone will never be shaken.

The wall of the city had 12 foundations. Written on them were the names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb.

This stone is very valuable to you who believe. But to people who do not believe,“ The stone the builders did not accept has become the most important stone of all.”( Psalm 118:22)And,“ It is a stone that causes people to trip. It is a rock that makes them fall.”( Isaiah 8:14) They trip and fall because they do not obey the message. That is also what God planned for them.

So Christ himself gave the gift of the apostles to the church. He gave the prophets and those who preach the good news. And he also gave the pastors and teachers as a gift to the church.He gave all these people so that they might prepare God’s people to serve. Then the body of Christ will be built up.That will continue until we all become one in the faith. We will also become one in the knowledge of God’s Son. Then we will be grown up in the faith. We will receive everything that Christ has for us.

Scripture says that Jesus is“‘ the stone you builders did not accept. But it has become the most important stone of all.’( Psalm 118:22)You can’t be saved by believing in anyone else. God has given people no other name under heaven that will save them.”

The stone the builders didn’t accept has become the most important stone of all.

We work together to serve God. You are like God’s field. You are like his building.God has given me the grace to lay a foundation as a wise builder. Now someone else is building on it. But each one should build carefully.No one can lay any other foundation than what has already been laid. That foundation is Jesus Christ.

Haven’t you read what this part of Scripture says,“‘ The stone the builders didn’t accept has become the most important stone of all.The Lord has done it. It is wonderful in our eyes’?”( Psalm 118:22, 23)

First, God has placed apostles in the church. Second, he has placed prophets in the church. Third, he has placed teachers in the church. Then he has given to the church miracles and gifts of healing. He also has given the gift of helping others and the gift of guiding the church. God also has given the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages.

Jesus looked right at them and said,“ Here is something I want you to explain the meaning of. It is written,“‘ The stone the builders didn’t accept has become the most important stone of all.’( Psalm 118:22)Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces. But the stone will crush anyone it falls on.”

James, Peter and John are respected as pillars in the church. They recognized the special grace given to me. So they shook my hand and the hand of Barnabas. They wanted to show they accepted us. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles. They would go to the Jews.

Jesus said to them,“ Haven’t you ever read what the Scriptures say,“‘ The stone the builders didn’t accept has become the most important stone of all. The Lord has done it. It is wonderful in our eyes’?( Psalm 118:22, 23)