Christ a Builder
A. Maclaren, D. D. Ephesians 2:20-22 And are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;… Christ builds on through all the ages. For the present, there has to be much destructive as well as constructive work done. Many a wretched hovel, the abode of sorrow and want, many a den of infamy, many a palace of pride, many a temple of idols, will have to be pulled down yet, and men's eyes will be blinded by the dust, and their hearts will ache as they look at the ruins. Be it so. The finished structure will obliterate the remembrance of poor buildings that cumbered its site. This Emperor of ours may indeed say, that He found the city of brick and made it marble. (A. Maclaren, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; WEB: being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;