Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
Anyone who trips and falls on that stone is going to get seriously hurt, but if that stone falls on you? You're completely done for.
There's a big difference between stumbling over Jesus and having him come down in judgment, one leaves you broken, the other leaves you dust.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Luke 20, Jesus is teaching in the temple in Jerusalem and addressing the religious leaders who are challenging his authority. He uses the parable of the wicked tenants to illustrate how they have rejected God's messengers and his Son, much like the builders rejecting a stone. This verse specifically refers to Jesus as that rejected stone, drawing from Old Testament imagery to warn of the serious consequences of opposing God's plan.
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