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1 Peter 2:4
English Standard Version
1 Peter 2:4
English Standard Version
4 As you come to him, a living stone (A)rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,
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1 Peter 2:6-8
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1 Peter 2:6-8
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6 For it stands in Scripture:
(A)“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone,
a cornerstone chosen and precious,
(B)and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”
7 So the honor is for you who (C)believe, but for those who (D)do not believe,
8 and
(F)“A stone of stumbling,
and a rock of offense.”
They stumble because they disobey the word, (G)as they were destined to do.
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- 1 Peter 2:7 Greek the head of the corner
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The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025.
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