Devine Scripture

1 Peter 2:4

1 Peter chapter 2 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, precious,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, precious,

Context

v.3if ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious:

v.4This passage

v.5ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 21:42

    Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner; This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?

  • John 14:6

    Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  • Acts 4:11

    He is the stone which was set at nought of you the builders, which was made the head of the corner.

  • Romans 5:10

    For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life;

  • 1 Peter 1:19

    but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot, even the blood of Christ:

  • Mark 12:10

    Have ye not read even this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;