1 Peter 2:7

Therefore, to you who believe, he is precious: but to those who disbelieve, the stone which the builders rejected has become the very cornerstone,

Revised King James New Testament

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 this is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a cornerstone, chosen and precious: and he who believes in him shall not be put to shame.

8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence; they stumble at the word, being disobedient: as they were appointed to do.

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Cross References

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

Mark 12:10Have you not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone:

Luke 20:17And he looked at them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone?

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

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