1 Peter 2:8

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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

7To 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,

9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should declare the glories of Him, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

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Cross References

Romans 9:22And what if God, though resolved to shew his displeasure at last, and to make known his power, yet bore with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction?

1 Corinthians 1:23to the Jews indeed a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks foolishness; but to them that are called,

1 Thessalonians 5:9For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Peter 2:3and by artful speeches they will make sale of you for gain. Whose judgement is long since hastening, and their destruction doth 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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