1 Peter 2:6-8

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6} For this is contained in Scripture:

“Behold, I am laying in Zion a chosen stone, a precious (honored) Cornerstone,
And he who believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will never be disappointed [in his expectations].”^(A)

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7} This precious value, then, is for you who believe [in Him as God’s only Son—the Source of salvation]; but for those who disbelieve,

“The [very] stone which the builders rejected
Has become the chief Cornerstone,”^(B)

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8} and,

“A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense”;

for they stumble because they disobey the word [of God], and to this they [who reject Him as Savior] were also appointed.^(C)

Cross references:

A. 1 Peter 2:6: Isaiah 28:16

B. 1 Peter 2:7: Psalm 118:22

C. 1 Peter 2:8: Isaiah 8:14