1 Peter 2:6 “For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and…”

1 Peter 2:6

For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Because it is contained in Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen and precious. He who believes in him will not be disappointed.”

American Standard Version

Because 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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore also it is conteyned in the Scripture, Beholde, I put in Sion a chiefe corner stone, elect and precious: and hee that beleeueth therein, shall not be ashamed.

Darby Translation

Because it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be put to shame.

Young's Literal Translation

Wherefore, also, it is contained in the Writing: 'Lo, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, choice, precious, and he who is believing on him may not be put to shame;'

Bible in Basic English

Because it is said in the Writings, See, I am placing a keystone in Zion, of great and special value; and the man who has faith in him will not be put to shame.

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Cross references

“it”

Mark 12:10 John 7:38 2 Timothy 3:16 2 Peter 1:20 2 Peter 3:16 Acts 1:16

Mark 12:10 · BSB

Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

John 7:38 · BSB

Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”

2 Timothy 3:16 · BSB

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

2 Peter 1:20 · BSB

Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

2 Peter 3:16 · BSB

He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their ow…

Acts 1:16 · BSB

“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

“Behold”

Isaiah 28:16 1 Peter 2:4 Ephesians 2:20 Zechariah 10:4 Romans 9:32 Romans 9:33

Isaiah 28:16 · BSB

So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

1 Peter 2:4 · BSB

As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight,

Ephesians 2:20 · BSB

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

Zechariah 10:4 · BSB

The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together.

Romans 9:32 · BSB

Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

Romans 9:33 · BSB

as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

“elect”

Isaiah 42:1 Luke 23:35 Psalm 89:19 Matthew 12:18 Ephesians 1:4

Isaiah 42:1 · BSB

“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.

Luke 23:35 · BSB

The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”

Psalm 89:19 · BSB

You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.

Matthew 12:18 · BSB

“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.

Ephesians 1:4 · BSB

For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love

“shall”

Isaiah 50:7 Isaiah 54:4 Psalm 40:14 Isaiah 41:11 Isaiah 45:16 Isaiah 45:17

Isaiah 50:7 · BSB

Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.

Isaiah 54:4 · BSB

Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

Psalm 40:14 · BSB

May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated.

Isaiah 41:11 · BSB

Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.

Isaiah 45:16 · BSB

They will all be put to shame and humiliated; the makers of idols will depart together in disgrace.

Isaiah 45:17 · BSB

But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.

Also

Romans 10:11

Romans 10:11 · BSB

It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

7To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

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