1 Peter 2:7

On you therefore who believe, is this honor conferred: but to them who believe not,

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 is said in the scripture, Behold, in Zion I lay a chosen and precious stone, for the head of the corner; and whoever believeth in him, will not be ashamed.

8he is a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence. And they stumble at it, because they believe not the word: whereto they were appointed.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure that is hid in a field; which when a man findeth, he concealeth it, and, from his joy, he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

Mark 12:10And have ye not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, hath become the head of the corner:

Luke 20:17And he looked upon them, and said: What is that which is written, The stone, which the builders rejected, is become the chief corner stone?

John 6:68Simon Cephas replied, and said: My Lord, to whom shall we go? The words of life eternal are with thee.

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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