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1 Peter 2:6

Scripture contains this: 1 “See, I am laying in Zion a cornerstone, 1 chosen and valuable. 1 Whoever believes in him will not be ashamed.”

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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 are like living stones that are being built up to be a spiritual house, in order to be a holy priesthood that offers the spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

7The honor then is for you who believe. But, 1 “the stone that was rejected by the builders, 1 this has become the head of the corner”—

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Cross References

Psalms 40:14Let them be ashamed and completely disappointed 1 who pursue my life to take it away. 1 Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor, 1 those who delight in hurting me. 1

Isaiah 28:16Therefore the Lord Yahweh says, 1 “See, I will lay in Zion a foundation stone, a tried stone, 1 a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. He who believes will not be ashamed. 1

Isaiah 42:1Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen one, in him I take delight. 1 I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring justice to the nations. 1

Isaiah 50:7For the Lord Yahweh will help me; therefore I am not disgraced; 1 so I have made my face like flint, for I know that I will not be put to shame. 1

Daniel 10:21But I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. There is no one who shows himself to be strong with me against them, except Michael your prince.”

Matthew 12:18“See, my servant whom I have chosen; 1 my beloved one, in whom my soul is well pleased. 1 I will put my Spirit upon him, 1 and he will proclaim 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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