1 Peter 2:7

Therefore, 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

English Majority Text (NT)

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

6For 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.”

8and “ a stone of stumbling 1 and a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:44“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure having been hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it, he went and sold everything he had, and bought that field.” 1 The Pearl of Great Price

Mark 12:10Have you not even read this Scripture: 1 ‘ The stone which the builders rejected 1 has become the chief cornerstone. 1

Luke 20:17Then He looked at them and said, “What then is this which is written: 1 ‘ The stone which the builders rejected 1 Has become the chief cornerstone’?

John 6:68But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the 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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