1 Peter 2:8

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

In Context

7To 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,

9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession; that ye should show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light;

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Cross References

Romans 9:22And what if God, willing to show forth his wrath, and to make known his power, endured with much long-suffering vessels of wrath fitted for destruction;

1 Corinthians 1:23but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling-block, and to Gentiles foolishness,

1 Thessalonians 5:9because God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ;

2 Peter 2:3And in covetousness will they with feigned words make merchandise of you; for whom the judgment from of old lingers not, and their destruction slumbers not.

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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