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1 Peter 2:4-8

4 The Living Stone and a Chosen People
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—

5 you 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.

6 For in Scripture it says:
“See, I lay a stone in Zion,
a chosen and precious cornerstone,
and the one who trusts in him
will never be put to shame.”

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

8 and,
“A stone that causes men to stumble
and a rock that makes them fall.”
They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.

Cross References for 1 Peter 2:4-8

John 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except thr... Click to read the verse John 14:6 Click to read the verse John 14:6

John 5:40 - yet you refuse to come to me to have life. Click to read the verse John 5:40 Click to read the verse John 5:40

Matthew 11:28 - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Click to read the verse Matthew 11:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:28

Isaiah 55:3 - Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:3

1 Peter 1:7 - These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refin... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7

Matthew 21:42 - Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “‘The stone the builders rejected h... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:42 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:42

Isaiah 49:7 - This is what the Lord says— the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel— to him who was despised and ab... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:7

Daniel 2:45 - This is the meaning of the vision of the rock cut out of a mountain, but not by human hands—a r... Click to read the verse Daniel 2:45 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:45

1 Samuel 16:7 - But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:7 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:7

Isaiah 42:1 - The Servant of the Lord “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1

Isaiah 28:16 - So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a preciou... Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:16

Zechariah 3:9 - See, the stone I have set in front of Joshua! There are seven eyes on that one stone, and I wil... Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:9

1 Peter 1:19 - but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:19 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:19

John 6:37 - All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. Click to read the verse John 6:37 Click to read the verse John 6:37

Romans 5:10 - For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how... Click to read the verse Romans 5:10 Click to read the verse Romans 5:10

John 6:51 - I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live fo... Click to read the verse John 6:51 Click to read the verse John 6:51

John 14:19 - Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also w... Click to read the verse John 14:19 Click to read the verse John 14:19

John 11:25-26 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even t... Click to read the verse John 11:25-26 Click to read the verse John 11:25-26

1 Peter 2:6 - For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and t... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:6

2 Peter 1:1 - Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of o... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1

Psalms 118:22-23 - The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; Click to read the verse Psalms 118:22-23 Click to read the verse Psalms 118:22-23

1 Samuel 18:30 - The Philistine commanders continued to go out to battle, and as often as they did, David met wi... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:30 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:30

1 Peter 2:7 - Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:7

1 Samuel 20:27 - But the next day, the second day of the month, David’s place was empty again. Then Saul said to... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:27 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:27

Luke 23:35 - The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let... Click to read the verse Luke 23:35 Click to read the verse Luke 23:35

John 15:5 - “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fr... Click to read the verse John 15:5 Click to read the verse John 15:5

Haggai 2:23 - “‘On that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shea... Click to read the verse Haggai 2:23 Click to read the verse Haggai 2:23

Zechariah 4:7 - “What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 4:7 Click to read the verse Zechariah 4:7

Isaiah 8:14-15 - and he will be a sanctuary; but for both houses of Israel he will be a stone that causes men to... Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:14-15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:14-15

Daniel 2:34 - While you were watching, a rock was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on it... Click to read the verse Daniel 2:34 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:34

Matthew 12:18 - “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18

2 Peter 1:4 - Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you ma... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:4

John 5:26 - For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. Click to read the verse John 5:26 Click to read the verse John 5:26

Luke 3:22 - and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ... Click to read the verse Luke 3:22 Click to read the verse Luke 3:22

Mark 12:10-11 - Haven’t you read this scripture: “‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; Click to read the verse Mark 12:10-11 Click to read the verse Mark 12:10-11

Jeremiah 3:22 - “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding.” “Yes, we will come to you, for you ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:22 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:22

Luke 20:17-18 - Jesus looked directly at them and asked, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: “‘... Click to read the verse Luke 20:17-18 Click to read the verse Luke 20:17-18

Acts 4:11-12 - He is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.’ Click to read the verse Acts 4:11-12 Click to read the verse Acts 4:11-12

Mark 6:3 - Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Sim... Click to read the verse Mark 6:3 Click to read the verse Mark 6:3

Luke 6:47 - I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. Click to read the verse Luke 6:47 Click to read the verse Luke 6:47

Colossians 3:4 - When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Click to read the verse Colossians 3:4 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:4

John 6:57 - Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me ... Click to read the verse John 6:57 Click to read the verse John 6:57