1 Peter 2:4
To whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but in the sight of God chosen, honored,
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
In Context
3if indeed ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
Cross References
Psalms 118:22“The stone which the builders rejected Hath become the chief corner-stone.
Isaiah 28:16Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I have laid in Zion as a foundation a stone, A tried stone, a precious corner-stone, a sure foundation; He that trusteth shall not flee away.
Isaiah 55:3Incline your ear, and come to me; Hear, and your soul shall live! And I will make with you an everlasting covenant; I will give you the sure mercies of David.
Daniel 2:34Thou sawest till a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet, that were of iron and clay, and broke them to pieces.
Zechariah 3:9For, behold, the stone which I have laid before Joshua, Upon this one stone shall be seven eyes; Behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith Jehovah of hosts; And I will remove the iniquity of this land in one day.
Matthew 11:28Come to me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 2:2-4
Against Malice and Hypocrisy. ( a. d. 66.) 1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. The holy apostle has been recommending mutual charity, and setting forth the excellences of the word of God, calling it an incorruptible seed, and saying that it liveth and abideth for ever. He pursues his discourse, and very properly… Read the whole commentary →