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1 Peter 2:6

1 Peter 2:6
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Unto you therefore which believe,.... And such are not all they that can say their creed, or give their assent to the articles of it; nor all that believe a divine revelation, and that the Scriptures…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture - Isa 28:16. The quotation is substantially as it is found in the Septuagint. Behold, I lay in Sion - See the Isa 28:16 note, and Rom 9:33 note. A chief…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Behold, I lay in Sion - This intimates that the foundation of the Christian Church should be laid at Jerusalem; and there it was laid, for there Christ suffered, and there the preaching of the Gospel…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Peter 2:4-12

I. The apostle here gives us a description of Jesus Christ as a living stone; and though to a capricious wit, or an infidel, this description may seem rough and harsh, yet to the Jews, who placed much…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture As the words are not quoted in exact accordance either with the LXX. or with the Hebrew, it is natural to see in them a citation from Isa 28:16, freely…