1 Peter 2:7
Good News Translation
This stone is of great value for you that believe; but for those who do not believe: "The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all."

New Revised Standard Version
To you then who believe, he is precious; but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the very head of the corner,”

Contemporary English Version
You are followers of the Lord, and this stone is precious to you. But it isn't precious to those who refuse to follow him. They are the builders who tossed aside the stone that turned out to be the most important one of all.

New American Bible
Therefore, its value is for you who have faith, but for those without faith: “The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

Douay-Rheims Bible
To you therefore that believe, he is honour: but to them that believe not, the stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

To you therefore that believe, he is honour: but to them that believe not, the stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:

you.

1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, you love: in whom also now though you see him not, you believe and, believing, shall rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorified;

Songs 5:9-16 What manner of one is thy beloved of the beloved, O thou most beautiful among women? what manner of one is thy beloved of the beloved, that thou hast so adjured us? . . .

Haggai 2:7 And I will move all nations: AND THE DESIRED OF ALL NATIONS SHALL COME: and I will fill this house with glory: saith the Lord of hosts.

Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. . . .

John 4:42 And they said to the woman: We now believe, not for thy saying: for we ourselves have heard him and know that this is indeed the Saviour of the world.

John 6:68,69 And Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. . . .

Philippians 3:7-10 But the things that were gain to me, the same I have counted loss for Christ. . . .

precious.

Isaiah 28:5 In that day the Lord of hosts shall be a crown of glory, and a garland of joy to the residue of his people:

Luke 2:32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel.

which be.

1 Peter 2:8 And a stone of stumbling and a rock of scandal, to them who stumble at the word, neither do believe, whereunto also they are set.

Acts 26:19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not incredulous to the heavenly vision.

Romans 10:21 But to Israel he saith: All the day long have I spread my hands to a people that believeth not and contradicteth me.

Romans 15:31 That I may be delivered from the unbelievers that are in Judea and that the oblation of my service may be acceptable in Jerusalem to the saints.

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Titus 3:3 For we ourselves also were some time unwise, incredulous, erring, slaves to divers desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.

Hebrews 4:11 Let us hasten therefore to enter into that rest: lest any man fall into the same example of unbelief.

Hebrews 11:31 By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with the unbelievers, receiving the spies with peace.

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the stone.

Psalm 118:22,23 The stone which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the corner. . . .

Matthew 21:42 Jesus saith to them: Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? By the Lord this has been done; and it is wonderful in our eyes.

Mark 12:10,11 And have you not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner: . . .

Luke 20:17 But he looking on them, said: What is this then that is written, The stone, which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

Acts 4:11,12 This is the stone which was rejected by you the builders, which is become the head of the corner. . . .

the head.

Zechariah 4:7 Who art thou, O great mountain, before Zorobabel? thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring out the chief stone, and shall give equal grace to the grace thereof.

Colossians 2:10 And you are filled in him, who is the head of all principality and power.

Context
The Living Stone
6Wherefore it is said in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious. And he that shall believe in him shall not be confounded. 7To you therefore that believe, he is honour: but to them that believe not, the stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner: 8And a stone of stumbling and a rock of scandal, to them who stumble at the word, neither do believe, whereunto also they are set.…
Cross References
Psalm 118:22
The stone which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the corner.

Matthew 21:42
Jesus saith to them: Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? By the Lord this has been done; and it is wonderful in our eyes.

Luke 2:34
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted.

2 Corinthians 2:16
To the one indeed the odour of death unto death: but to the others the odour of life unto life. And for these things who is so sufficient?

1 Peter 2:4
Unto whom coming, as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men but chosen and made honourable by God:

1 Peter 2:8
And a stone of stumbling and a rock of scandal, to them who stumble at the word, neither do believe, whereunto also they are set.

1 Peter 2:6
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