1 Peter 2:7

This precious value is for you who believe, but to those who are disobedient, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

Text-Critical English 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 says in Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and no one who believes in him will ever be put to shame.”

8and, “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” By disobeying the word they stumble, which is what they were appointed to do.

Read all of 1 Peter 2

Cross References

Matthew 13:44“ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again, and in his joy he went and sold all that he had and bought the field.

Mark 12:10Have you not read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

Luke 20:17But Jesus looked at them and said, “What then is the meaning of this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’?

John 6:68Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Yoʋ 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Peter 2:7