1Pet.2.6

1 Peter 2:6

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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.

The Living Stone and Chosen People

As Living Stones

Cross References

Genesis 49:24

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But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)

Jacob Blesses His Sons

Israel’s Prophecy concerning His Sons

Isaiah 28:16

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¶ Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

A Cornerstone in Zion

Judah Is Warned

Isaiah 42:1

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Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my Spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

Here Is My Servant

God’s Promise concerning His Servant

Isaiah 46:13

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I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

Babylon’s Idols

Zechariah 10:4

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Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.

Judah and Israel Will Be Restored

Luke 20:17

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And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants

Romans 9:32

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Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

Israel’s Unbelief

Solicitude for Israel

Romans 9:33

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As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Israel’s Unbelief

Solicitude for Israel

Romans 10:11

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For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

The Word Brings Salvation

Ephesians 2:20

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And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Christ Our Cornerstone

Made Alive in Christ

1 Peter 2:8

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And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.