In Mark 8:31, Jesus predicts his own rejection by the leaders—directly parallel to the builders rejecting the stone in the Psalm.

Psalm 118:22 is the OT verse Jesus quotes here – the cornerstone rejected then becomes chief stone.

Psalm 118:23 completes the quote – 'the Lord's doing' explains the divine origin of the cornerstone.

Isaiah 28:16 adds an earlier prophecy of a cornerstone in Zion, which NT authors later combine with the rejected stone to show Christ as foundation and stumbling block.

Matthew 21:42 directly parallels Mark 12:10, quoting the same OT passage in the identical parable context.

Luke 20:17 is the Synoptic parallel, quoting Psalm 118:22 as Jesus concludes the parable of the tenants.

Luke 20:18 expands the stone imagery with a warning: falling on it or it falling brings destruction — adding a judgment dimension.

Acts 4:11 directly quotes Psalm 118:22, applying the rejected cornerstone to Jesus and confirming the fulfillment.

Romans 9:33 combines Isaiah 28:16 and Psalm 118:22, showing the cornerstone becomes a stone of stumbling for unbelievers.

Ephesians 2:20-22 uses the cornerstone image to depict Christ as the foundation of the church, a spiritual temple built together.

1 Peter 2:7 quotes Psalm 118:22, applying it to believers who honor Christ and unbelievers who stumble over the stone.

In Luke 17:25, Jesus says he must suffer and be rejected by this generation—same rejection theme as the cornerstone.

In 1 Peter 2:4, Jesus is explicitly called the 'living Stone' rejected by humans but chosen—directly echoing Psalm 118.

In 1 Peter 2:7, Peter directly quotes 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'—applying it to believers and unbelievers.