1 Peter 2:7

To you therefore who believe it is precious: but to them that are disobedient, the stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner,

1770 John Worsley NT

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

6Whence also it is said in scripture, Behold I lay in Sion a chief corner-stone, choice and precious: and he that confideth on it shall not be ashamed.

8and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence. These stumble at the word through unbelief, unto which also they were appointed.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field, which a man having found conceals, and being rejoiced at it goes and sells all that he has, and purchases that field.

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

Luke 20:17And He looked upon them and said, What then is this, which is written, The stone which the builders refused, is become the head of the corner?

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

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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