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1 Peter 2:7

He is very valuable to you who do trust. But for those who don't, “The stone the builders rejected that became the main cornerstone”

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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

6As Scripture says, “See! I'm setting in Zion its main cornerstone, specially-chosen and valuable. Whoever trusts in him will not be disappointed.”

8is “The stone that trips you up and the rock that makes you fall.” People stumble over this message because they refuse to accept it—which for them is entirely predictable.

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Cross References

Song of Solomon 5:9Why is the one you love better than any other, most beautiful of women? In what way is the one you love better than any other that we should promise you that?

Haggai 2:7I will shake all the nations, and the one desired by all of the nations will come and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord Almighty.

Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. A man found it, reburied it, and then full of joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Mark 12:10Haven't you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone rejected by the builders has become the chief cornerstone.

Luke 20:17But Jesus looked at them and said, “Then why is it written in the Scriptures, ‘The stone the builders rejected has now become the chief cornerstone’?

John 6:68Simon Peter answered, “Lord, who would we follow? You're the one who has 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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