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1 Peter 2

1 Peter 2:6

The Living Stone and Chosen People · 1 Peter 2:1–12
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Translations

Modern
For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
Therefore it is contained in Scripture: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one believing on Him shall never be put to shame.”
Latin
Propter quod continet Scriptura: Ecce pono in Sion lapidem summum angularem, electum, pretiosum: et qui crediderit in eum, non confundetur.

Original

Greek
English
For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

Notes

1 Peter 2:6–8

These verses include three quotations from the Old Testament. Each one describes Christ as a kind of stone:

  • The first quotation calls him the cornerstone on which God builds the new temple (2:6).

  • The second quotation calls him the cornerstone that people rejected, but God raised up to become the most important stone in his plan to save the world (2:7).

  • The third quotation calls him the stone that makes people stumble when they refuse to believe (2:8).

Jesus quotes Psalm 118:22 in Matthew 21:42. Paul quotes both Isaiah 8:14 and 28:16 in Romans 9:33. These three Old Testament passages were likely brought together very early in the church. Early believers probably used them as a combined witness to the identity and importance of Jesus the Messiah.

1 Peter 2:4–10

Throughout this letter, Peter encourages suffering believers by reminding them of the great honor they have from God. In this paragraph, he describes the Christian community as a new temple that is built on Christ. He also shows that they share in the blessings God promised to his covenant people.

Parallels

Isaiah 28:14–22 1 Corinthians 3:10–15 Ephesians 2:19–22

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Build, Building Cornerstone Peter, First Letter of Saints

Topics

Christ is God: As the Object of Faith Cornerstone of Christ Election of Christ, As Messiah Election of Grace of Christ As Messiah Faith in Christ Faith: Produces Confidence Foundation: Joined Together by Corner Stones Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Chief Cornerstone Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Precious Stones: Preciousness of Christ Preciousness of Christ: As the Corner-Stone of the Church Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being the Chief Corner-Stone of the Church: Fulfilled Rocks: Christ As Foundation of his Church Strong Foundation Titles and Names of Christ: Chief Corner-Stone Union with Christ: Illustrated: Foundation and Building Zion: Collectively, the Place, the Forms, and the Assemblies of Israelite Worship