1 Peter 2:7
Therefore to you who believe he is precious: but to the unbelievers, the stone which the builders rejected, the same has become the head of the corner, and the stone of stumbling, and the rock of offence,
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
8who stumble over the word, disbelieving: unto which they indeed were appointed.
Cross References
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of the heavens is like unto a treasure having been hidden in a field; which a man having found, concealed; and from his joy he goes and sells all things so many as he has, and buys that field.
Mark 12:10Have you not read the Scripture; The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner:
Luke 20:17And looking upon them, He said, What is that which has been written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner.
John 6:68Simon Peter responded to Him, Lord, to whom shall we go away? thou hast 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 →