1 Peter 2:8

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

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

In Context

7Therefore, to you who believe, he is precious: but to those who disbelieve, the stone which the builders rejected has become the very cornerstone,

9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God; that you should declare the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.

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Cross References

Romans 9:22What if God, desiring to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with great patience the vessels of wrath made for destruction:

1 Corinthians 1:23But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness;

1 Thessalonians 5:9For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Peter 2:3And in greed they shall exploit you with false words: the judgment against them from of old does not linger, and their condemnation does not slumber.

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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