1 Peter 2:7
1 Peter chapter 2 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For you therefore that believe is the preciousness: but for such as disbelieve, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Unto 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,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For you therefore that believe is the preciousness: but for such as disbelieve, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;
Context
v.6Because it is contained in scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame.
v.7This passage
v.8and, A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence; for they stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 28:5
In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people;
- 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;
- Hebrews 4:11
Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, that no man fall after the same example of disobedience.
- Romans 10:21
But as to Israel he saith, All the day long did I spread out my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.
- John 4:42
and they said to the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy speaking: for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Saviour of the world.
- Philippians 3:7
Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.