1 Peter 2:6 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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.”
1 Peter 2:6 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
1 Peter 2:6 in 6 Bible Translations
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1 Peter 2:6 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“Because it is contained in Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen and precious. He who believes in him will not be disappointed.””
1 Peter 2:6 — World English Bible
1 Peter 2:6 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Because it is contained in scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame. ”
1 Peter 2:6 — American Standard Version
1 Peter 2:6 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“Wherefore, also, it is contained in the Writing: `Lo, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, choice, precious, and he who is believing on him may not be put to shame;'”
1 Peter 2:6 — Young's Literal Translation
1 Peter 2:6 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“Because it is contained in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Zion a corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be put to shame. ”
1 Peter 2:6 — Darby Translation
1 Peter 2:6 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Wherefore also it is conteyned in the Scripture, Beholde, I put in Sion a chiefe corner stone, elect and precious: and hee that beleeueth therein, shall not be ashamed.”
1 Peter 2:6 — Geneva Bible
1 Peter 2:6 in Context — 1 Peter 2
4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
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.
7 Unto 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,
8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
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What Does 1 Peter 2:6 Mean?
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