1 Peter 2:7

To you therefore who believe is the honor; but to the disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is become the head of the corner,

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

In Context

6Because it is contained in the Scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, chosen, honored; and he that believes on him shall not be put to shame.

8and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, who stumble, being disobedient to the word; to which they were also appointed.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and concealed; and for joy thereof[13:44], he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.

Mark 12:10And have ye not read this scripture: The stone which the builders disallowed, The same is become the head of the corner;

Luke 20:17And he, looking on them, said: What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders disallowed, The same is become the head of the corner.

John 6:68Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast words of eternal life.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 2:5-13

The Living Stone; Cautions against Sensuality. ( a. d. 66.) 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is… Read the whole commentary →

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