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1 Peter 2

1 Peter 2:7

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

Modern
To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”
Traditional
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,
Literal
Therefore the preciousness is to you who are believing. But to those disbelieving, “The stone that those building rejected, this became into the head of the corner,”
Latin
Vobis igitur honor credentibus: non credentibus autem lapis, quem reprobaverunt ædificantes: hic factus est in caput anguli,

Original

Greek
English
To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

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

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

Builder: Figurative Character of the Wicked: Disobedient Church: Christ, Head of Faith in Christ Faith: Produces Christ is Precious to Those Having Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Love: 0F Man for Jesus Preciousness of Christ: To Saints Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being the Chief Corner-Stone of the Church: Fulfilled Riches: Examples of Those Truly Rich Riches: The True Riches Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning