1 Peter 2:7

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected, has become the chief cornerstone,”
World English Bible (WEB)
Unto you{G5213} therefore{G3767} which{G3588} believe{G4100}{(G5723)} he is precious{G5092}: but{G1161} unto them which be disobedient{G544}{(G5723)}, the stone{G3037} which{G3739} the builders{G3618}{(G5723)} disallowed{G593}{(G5656)}, the same{G3778} is made{G1096}{(G5675)}{G1519} the head{G2776} of the corner{G1137},
KJV with Strongs
Therefore this is precious for you who are believing but for those disbelieving, "THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME INTO THE HEAD CORNERSTONE."
The F.O.G
[7] So to you who trust Him, He is precious beyond words. But to those who reject Him, He has become exactly what the Scriptures predicted: "The stone the builders tossed aside as worthless has become the most important cornerstone of all."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
to you, then, who are believing is the preciousness; and to the unbelieving, a stone that the builders disapproved of, this one did become for the head of a corner,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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