1 Peter 2:4

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Summary

1 Peter 2:4

To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

To

John 6:37

A living

Stone

Disallowed

Chosen

Isaiah 42:1

Matthew 12:18

Precious

1 Peter 2:7

1 Peter 1:7

2 Peter 1:1

General references

Matthew 12:6

Bible References

To

Give ear and come to me; listen to me, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David.

Return you backsliding children, and I will forgive you for being unfaithful. See, we have come to you because you are Jehovah our God.

Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

And yet you will not come to me that you may have life.

That which the Father gives me will come to me. I will not reject him who comes to me.

A living

The Son has life in himself just as the Father has life in himself. For the Father gave him life.

The living Father sent me and I live because of the Father. He who takes me for his food will live because of me.

Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life. He who puts active faith in me will live, even if he dies.

Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.

While we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son. Being reconciled, we will be saved by his life.

When Christ, who is our life, will be made known, then you will also be made known with him in glory.

Stone

Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.

You watched while a stone was cut out without hands. It struck the statue upon its feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.

Look at the stone I set before you Joshua. There are seven eyes on one stone. I will engrave the inscription on it, said Jehovah of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

Who are you, O Great Mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. He will bring the head stone with shouts of blessing.'

Disallowed

The stone that the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.

He will be a place of safety for you. But he will be a rock that makes people trip and a stumbling block for both kingdoms of Israel. He will be a trap and a snare for those who live in Jerusalem.

Jesus said to them: Have you read the Scriptures, 'The stone the builders rejected has been made the chief cornerstone of the building. This was Jehovah's doing, and it is wonderful in our eyes.' (Isaiah 28:16)

Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone the builders rejected was made the chief corner stone.' (Psalm 118:22, 23)

He looked at them and asked what does the scripture mean: The stone that the builders rejected the same was made the head of the corner?

This is the stone that was rejected by you builders. It became the chief corner stone.

Chosen

Here is my servant, whom I have strengthened. Here is the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation.

Look! My servant whom I have chosen. I am well pleased with him. I will put my Spirit upon him and he will declare judgment to the nations.

Precious

This precious value is for those who believe. But for the unbeliever: The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone.

The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God, and of our Savior Jesus Christ:

General references

I say to you, one greater than the Temple is here.