KJV ORIGINAL
And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Anyone who trips over this stone is going to get hurt, but if this stone falls on you? You're completely done for.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
There's a big difference between stumbling over Jesus and having him come down on you in judgment.
📚 Historical Context
In Matthew 21, Jesus is addressing the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem during the final week of His earthly ministry, following His triumphal entry into the city. He draws from Old Testament imagery, such as in Psalm 118 and Isaiah, where a stone represents God's chosen Messiah, to warn about the consequences of rejecting Him. This verse serves as a prophetic declaration of judgment against those who oppose God's plan.
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