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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:4-6

A Jew, writing to Jews, very naturally made use of language and of metaphors based upon the usages and practices of the Jewish religion. Peter knew well that the temple offices and observances, the building and its purposes, to which he here referred, had all their meaning in their relation to the Savior in whom he and his fellow-Christians believed, in their relation to the gospel which he preached. I. CHRISTIANS ARE THE MATERIAL OF THE TRUE AND SPIRITUAL TEMPLE . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:6

Wherefore also it is contained in the Scripture ; literally, because it contains in Scripture . There is no article according to the best manuscripts; and the verb ( περιέχει ) is impersonal; it is similarly used in Josephus, 'Ant.,' 11.7. Compare the use of the substantive περιοχή in Acts 8:32 . St. Peter proceeds to quote the prophecy ( Isaiah 28:16 ) to which he has already referred. Behold, I lay in Zion a chief Cornerstone, elect, precious. The passage is taken from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Peter 2:7

Unto you therefore which believe he is precious ; rather, unto you therefore which believe is the honor . The apostle applies the last clause of the prophecy to his readers: they believe, they are built up by faith upon the chief Cornerstone; therefore the honor implied in the words of the prophet, "He that believeth on him shall not be confounded" is theirs. There may also be in the word τιμή , honor, an echo of the ἔντιμος ("precious," literally, "held in honor") of 1 Peter 2:6... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:6

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture - Isaiah 28:16. The quotation is substantially as it is found in the Septuagint.Behold, I lay in Sion - See the Isaiah 28:16 note, and Romans 9:33 note.A chief cornerstone - The principal stone on which the corner of the edifice rests. A stone is selected for this which is large and solid, and, usually, one which is squared, and worked with care; and as such a stone is commonly laid with solemn ceremonies, so, perhaps, in allusion to this, it is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 2:7

Unto you therefore which believe - Christians are often called simply “believers,” because faith in the Saviour is one of the prominent characteristics by which they are distinguished from their fellow-men. It sufficiently describes any man, to say that he is a believer in the Lord Jesus.He is precious - Margin, “an honor.” That is, according to the margin, it is an honor to believe on him, and should be so regarded. This is true, but it is very doubtful whether this is the idea of Peter. The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:6-8

1 Peter 2:6-8. Wherefore also To which purpose; it is contained in the Scripture In Isaiah 28:16, the passage before referred to. Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner-stone To support and hold together the whole building. This, as explained Ephesians 2:21, signifies the union of Jews and Gentiles in one faith, baptism, and hope, so as to form one church or temple for the worship of God through the mediation of Christ. And he that believeth on him With a lively faith, a faith... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 2:4-10

God’s living temple (2:4-10)People in general might see no worth in Christ and reject him, but God sees him as the chosen one through whom sinners have eternal life. Those who receive new life through Christ are likened to living stones who form a temple in which God is worshipped. They also form the priesthood that offers the worship (4-5).Christ is the chief cornerstone in this living building, and those who believe in him will never be disappointed (6). The people of Israel, who were... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 2:6

Wherefore also . The texts read "Because", as 1 Peter 1:16 . contained . Greek. periecho. Only here; Luke 5:9 . Acts 23:25 . Behold . App-133 . chief corner . See Ephesians 2:20 . believeth on . App-150 . confounded = put to shame. Greek. kataischuno. See Romans 5:5 . Quoted from Isaiah 28:16 . App-107 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 2:7

Unto = To. believe . App-150 . He is precious . Greek. time = the honour, or preciousness. The verb to be supplied is "belongs", or "attaches". The preciousness in Christ is reckoned unto you that believe. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:30 . disobedient . Greek. apeitheo. See Acts 14:2 . The texts read apisteo , as Romans 3:3 . is made = became. the head = for ( App-104 .) the head. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:6

Because it is contained in Scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame. For you therefore that believe is the preciousness: but for such as disbelieve, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner; and, A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence; for they stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.Behold I lay in Zion ... Zion is the poetic name... read more