Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 4:11

11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders , which is become the head of the corner .

Alluding to the Psal. 118.22. in which there is a Prophecy of what was now fulfilled, see Chap. 2.23.

So by their Office they were, and ought to have been so indeed, and are here so called, that they might be minded of their duty, viz. to increase, strengthen, and beautifie the building, and not to demolish, weaken▪ or deface it.

Or the corner stone; Christ is frequently so called, Matth. 21.42. Mark 12.10. and that, 1. Because he sustains and upholds the whole building. 2. He is a Rock or stone of offence, Rom. 9.33. as many run upon, and are hurt by a corner-stone. 3. He is most precious, 1 Peter 2.6. as the corner-stones are usually the largest, firmest, and best. 4. Christ is a light to lighten the Gentiles, as well as the glory of the people of Israel; and both Gentile and Iew are united in him, and saved by him, as the corner-stone is equally necessary for both sides, which are united in it, and born up by it.