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.”

"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
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What does 1 Peter 2:6 mean?

1 Peter 2:6 (KJV) reads, "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." This verse is found within the context of Peter's first epistle, where he is addressing…

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The Cornerstone of Faith: Building on Christ

**Introduction** As believers, we recognize that our faith rests upon the stability and strength of Jesus Christ, who is the cornerstone of our salvation. In 1 Peter 2:6, we encounter a profound truth that lays the foundation for our lives and our faith journey: "Wherefore also…

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A Prayer for Faith in the Chief Cornerstone

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence for the precious gift of Your Word. As I reflect on the profound truth found in 1 Peter 2:6—"Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect…

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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."
2 Peter 1:6 - "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;"
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"And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;" - 2 Peter 1:6
2 Peter 3:6 - "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:"
2 Peter 1:5-6 - "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness."
1 Peter 5:6-7
1 Peter 5:6-7
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:9
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
1 Peter 2:22 - "Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:"
1 Peter 2:17 - "Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king."
1 Peter 1:6 - "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:"
2 Peter 2:6 - "And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;"
2 Peter 1:1 - "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:"
1 Peter 2:2 - "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:"
Stand firm in grace. 1 Peter 5:6-14
1 Peter 2:1 - "Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,"
1 Peter 2:4 - "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,"
1 Peter 2:11 - "Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;"
1 Peter 2:13 - "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;"
1 Peter 2:16 - "As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God."