1 Peter 2:7
“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,”
1 Peter 2:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- To you therefore that believe, he is honour: but to them that believe not, the stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For 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;
- DARBYDarby
- To you therefore who believe is the preciousness; but to the disobedient, the stone which the builders cast away as worthless, this is become head of the corner,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, The stone which the builders rejected, has become the chief cornerstone,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- to you, then, who are believing is the preciousness; and to the unbelieving, a stone that the builders disapproved of, this one did become for the head of a corner,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- To you who believe, He is precious; but to those who do not believe, the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,
Context: 1 Peter 2
5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
6Wherefore 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.
7Unto 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,
8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
About 1 Peter 2: A Holy Nation
This chapter emphasizes the importance of living a holy life, as a chosen people and royal priesthood. The author also explains the role of Christ as the cornerstone and the believers as living stones in God's spiritual temple.
Commentary
In 1 Peter 2, the apostle Peter continues to encourage the believers to whom he is writing. He begins by reminding them that they are chosen by God and are a holy nation, a royal priesthood, and a people belonging to God. He then encourages them to abstain from sinful desires and to live a life of holiness and righteousness. He also reminds them that they are to be an example to the world, and to show the world the goodness of God.