Ephesians 2:19-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God,(A) 20 built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,(B) with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.[a] 21 Through him the whole structure is held together and grows into a temple sacred in the Lord;(C) 22 in him you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.(D)
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- 2:20 Capstone: the Greek can also mean cornerstone or keystone.
Ephesians 2:19-22
New International Version
19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers,(A) but fellow citizens(B) with God’s people and also members of his household,(C) 20 built(D) on the foundation(E) of the apostles and prophets,(F) with Christ Jesus himself(G) as the chief cornerstone.(H) 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple(I) in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.(J)
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