1 Peter 2:6

For it is also contained in the Scripture, 1 “ Behold, I place in Zion 1 a chief cornerstone, chosen, precious, 1 and he who believes on Him shall by no means be put to shame.”

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

5you also, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

7Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, 1 “ The stone which the builders rejected 1 has become the chief cornerstone,” 1

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Cross References

Matthew 12:18“ Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen, 1 My Beloved in whom My soul is well pleased! 1 I will put My Spirit upon Him, 1 and He will announce justice to the Gentiles. 1

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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