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For this is contained in [a]Scripture:

(A)Behold, I lay in Zion a choice stone, a (B)precious corner stone,
And he who believes upon [b]Him will not be put to shame.”

(C)This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for those who disbelieve,

(D)The stone which the builders (E)rejected,
This became the chief corner stone,”

and,

(F)A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.”

(G)They stumble because they are disobedient to the word, (H)and to this stumbling they were also appointed.

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  1. 1 Peter 2:6 Or a scripture
  2. 1 Peter 2:6 Or it

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.”

So the honor is for you who (C)believe, but for those who (D)do not believe,

(E)“The stone that the builders rejected
    has become the cornerstone,”[a]

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. 1 Peter 2:7 Greek the head of the corner