Parallel Verses
NET Bible
So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and priceless in God's sight,
New American Standard Bible
And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been
King James Version
To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
Holman Bible
Coming to Him, a living stone—rejected by men but chosen and valuable to God—
International Standard Version
As you come to him, the living stone who was rejected by people but was chosen and precious in God's sight,
A Conservative Version
Coming to whom, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but with God chosen, precious,
American Standard Version
unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, precious,
Amplified
Come to Him [the risen Lord] as to a living Stone which men rejected and threw away, but which is choice and precious in the sight of God.
An Understandable Version
You should come to Him, who is a living stone, rejected by people, but chosen as precious in God's sight.
Anderson New Testament
Coming to him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by man, but in the sight of God, chosen and precious,
Bible in Basic English
To whom you come, as to a living stone, not honoured by men, but of great and special value to God;
Common New Testament
As you come to him, the living Stone rejected by men but chosen and precious in the sight of God
Daniel Mace New Testament
which however rejected it is by men, is the precious stone, which God has chosen: and
Darby Translation
To whom coming, a living stone, cast away indeed as worthless by men, but with God chosen, precious,
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
to whom coming, as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, and precious;
Godbey New Testament
Unto whom going forth, to a living stone, indeed rejected by men, but elect with God, precious,
Goodspeed New Testament
Come to him, as to a living stone rejected by men, but chosen and prized in the sight of God,
John Wesley New Testament
To whom coming as unto a living stone, rejected indeed by men,
Julia Smith Translation
To whom approaching, a living stone, truly disapproved of by men, and chosen by God, highly valued,
King James 2000
To whom coming, as unto a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
Lexham Expanded Bible
to whom you are drawing near, a living stone rejected by men but chosen [and] precious in the sight of God.
Modern King James verseion
For having been drawn to Him, a living Stone, indeed rejected by men, but elect, precious with God;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
to whom ye come as unto a living stone, disallowed of men, but chosen of God and precious:
Moffatt New Testament
come to him then ??come to that living Stone which men have rejected and God holds choice and precious,
Montgomery New Testament
Come to him then, that living Stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, and precious.
New Heart English Bible
coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.
Noyes New Testament
To whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but in the sight of God chosen, honored,
Sawyer New Testament
To whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed by men but approved by God, elect, precious,
The Emphasized Bible
Unto whom coming near, as unto a living stone - by men, indeed, rejected, but, with God, chosen, held in honour,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Whom approaching, as the living stone, rejected indeed of men, but elect of God, and honourable,
Twentieth Century New Testament
Come to Him, then, as to a living stone, rejected, indeed, by men, but in God's eyes choice and precious;
Webster
To whom coming as to a living stone, disallowed indeed by men, but chosen by God, and precious,
Weymouth New Testament
Come to Him, the ever-living Stone, rejected indeed by men as worthless, but in God's esteem chosen and held in honour.
Williams New Testament
Keep on coming to Him, as to a living stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious in His sight,
World English Bible
coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.
Worrell New Testament
to Whom coming, a Living Stone, rejected, indeed, by men, but with God Elect, Precious,
Worsley New Testament
to whom coming as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen of God,
Youngs Literal Translation
to whom coming -- a living stone -- by men, indeed, having been disapproved of, but with God choice, precious,
Themes
The church » Christ, the foundation-stone of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Living stone
Jesus Christ » Names of » Chosen of God
typical nature of Paschal lamb » Chosen before-hand
Preciousness of Christ » To God
Rejection » The stone which the builders rejected
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone
Topics
Interlinear
Proserchomai
Hupo
παρά
Para
Usage: 145
De
References
Word Count of 38 Translations in 1 Peter 2:4
Images 1 Peter 2:4
Prayers for 1 Peter 2:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Living Stone, A Chosen People
3 if you have experienced the Lord's kindness. 4 So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and priceless in God's sight, 5 you yourselves, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood and to offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Cross References
1 Peter 2:7
So you who believe see his value, but for those who do not believe, the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,
Psalm 118:22-23
The stone which the builders discarded has become the cornerstone.
Isaiah 8:14-15
He will become a sanctuary, but a stone that makes a person trip, and a rock that makes one stumble -- to the two houses of Israel. He will become a trap and a snare to the residents of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 28:16
Therefore, this is what the sovereign master, the Lord, says: "Look, I am laying a stone in Zion, an approved stone, set in place as a precious cornerstone for the foundation. The one who maintains his faith will not panic.
Isaiah 42:1
"Here is my servant whom I support, my chosen one in whom I take pleasure. I have placed my spirit on him; he will make just decrees for the nations.
Isaiah 55:3
Pay attention and come to me! Listen, so you can live! Then I will make an unconditional covenantal promise to you, just like the reliable covenantal promises I made to David.
Jeremiah 3:22
Come back to me, you wayward people. I want to cure your waywardness. Say, 'Here we are. We come to you because you are the Lord our God.
Daniel 2:34
You were watching as a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its iron and clay feet, breaking them in pieces.
Daniel 2:45
You saw that a stone was cut from a mountain, but not by human hands; it smashed the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold into pieces. The great God has made known to the king what will occur in the future. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is reliable."
Zechariah 3:9
As for the stone I have set before Joshua -- on the one stone there are seven eyes. I am about to engrave an inscription on it,' says the Lord who rules over all, 'to the effect that I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day.
Zechariah 4:7
"What are you, you great mountain? Because of Zerubbabel you will become a level plain! And he will bring forth the temple capstone with shoutings of 'Grace! Grace!' because of this."
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 12:18
"Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I take great delight. I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?
Mark 12:10-11
Have you not read this scripture: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Luke 20:17-18
But Jesus looked straight at them and said, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'?
John 5:26
For just as the Father has life in himself, thus he has granted the Son to have life in himself,
John 5:40
but you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life.
John 6:37
Everyone whom the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will never send away.
John 6:57
Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so the one who consumes me will live because of me.
John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live even if he dies,
John 14:6
Jesus replied, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:19
In a little while the world will not see me any longer, but you will see me; because I live, you will live too.
Acts 4:11-12
This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, that has become the cornerstone.
Romans 5:10
For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, how much more, since we have been reconciled, will we be saved by his life?
Colossians 3:4
When Christ (who is your life) appears, then you too will be revealed in glory with him.
1 Peter 1:7
Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold -- gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away -- and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 1:19
but by precious blood like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb, namely Christ.
2 Peter 1:1
From Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours.
2 Peter 1:4
Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire.