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1 Peter 2:4-5 KJV
1 Peter · chapter 2 · verses 4–5 · King James Version
4To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.1 Peter 2:4-5 · King James Version
1 Peter 2:4-5 in context
2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
4To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
6Wherefore 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.
7Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
Cross references
- Psalms 118:22-23
- Acts 4:11-12
- 1 Peter 2:7
- Isaiah 28:16
- Ephesians 2:20-22
- 1 Peter 2:9
- 1 Corinthians 3:9
- Revelation 5:10
- 1 Corinthians 3:16
- Isaiah 61:6
- Hebrews 13:15-16
- Hebrews 3:6
Key words (Strong's)
- disallowedapodokimazōto disapprove, reject, repudiateG593 →
- sacrificesthysiaa sacrifice, victimG2378 →
- acceptableeuprosdektoswell received, accepted, acceptableG2144 →
- spiritualpneumatikosrelating to the human spirit, or rational soul, as part of the man which is akin to God…G4152 →
- preciousentimosheld in honour, prized, preciousG1784 →
- comingproserchomaito come to, approach, draw near to, to assent toG4334 →
- livingzaōto live, breathe, be among the living , to enjoy real life, to have true life and worthy…G2198 →
- indeedmentruly, certainly, surely, indeedG3303 →
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