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1 Peter 2:7
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,”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses his readers in a pastoral letter, contrasting the divergent responses to Christ based on the preceding and following verses.
The words — The Greek τιμὴ (timē) means "preciousness," while ἀπιστοῦσιν (apistousin) denotes those "disbelieving."
The thread — The quotation originates in Psalm 118:22 and recurs in Mark 12:10 and Acts 4:11.
Why it lands — The text states that the same stone is valued by believers and rejected by unbelievers, forcing the reader to identify which response they are making.
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The Greek words
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,
Cross-references
- Psalms 118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
- Mark 12:10 Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
- Acts 4:11 This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’
- Matthew 21:42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?
- 1 Peter 2:8 and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
- Song of Solomon 5:9 How is your beloved better than others, O most beautiful among women? How is your beloved better than another, that you charge us so?
- Luke 20:17 But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’?
- John 4:42 They said to the woman, “We now believe not only because of your words; we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man truly is the Savior of the world.”
- Acts 26:19 So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.
- Romans 10:21 But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”