1 Peter 2 · Verse 6

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.
1 Peter 2:6, King James Version

1 Peter 2:6 in other translations

BSBFor it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
WEBBecause 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.”
ASVBecause 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.
YLTWherefore, 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;'
DARBYBecause 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.
BBEBecause it is said in the Writings, See, I am placing a keystone in Zion, of great and special value; and the man who has faith in him will not be put to shame.
WebsterWherefore 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.

What does 1 Peter 2:6 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
6. Wherefore also--The oldest manuscripts read, "Because that." The statement above is so "because it is contained in Scripture." Behold--calling attention to the glorious announcement of His eternal counsel. elect--so also believers (1Pe 2:9, "chosen," Greek, "elect generation"). precious--in Hebrew, Is 28:16, "a corner-stone of preciousness." See on Is 28:16. So in 1Pe 2:7, Christ is said to be, to believers, "precious," Greek, "preciousness." confounded--same Greek as in Ro 9:33 (Peter here as elsewhere confirming Paul's teaching. See Introduction; also Ro 10:11), "ashamed." In Is 28:16, "make haste," that is, flee in sudden panic, covered with the shame of confounded hopes.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 6. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture. Isa 28:16. The quotation is substantially as it is found in the Septuagint.

Behold, I lay in Sion. Isa 28:16, and Rom 9:33.

A chief corner-stone. 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 wrought with care; and as such a stone is commonly laid with solemn ceremonies, so, perhaps, in allusion to this, it is here said by God that he would lay his stone at the foundation. The solemnities attending this were those which accompanied the great work of the Redeemer. See the word explained in the Eph 2:20.

Elect. Chosen of God, or selected for this purpose, 1Pet 2:4.

And he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Shall not be ashamed. The Hebrew is, "shall not make haste." See it explained Rom 9:33.

(a) "Behold" Isa 28:16

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 6 Behold, I lay in Sion - This intimates that the foundation of the Christian Church should be laid at Jerusalem; and there it was laid, for there Christ suffered, and there the preaching of the Gospel commenced. A chief corner stone - This is the same as the foundation stone; and it is called here the chief corner stone because it is laid in the foundation, at an angle of the building where its two sides form the ground work of a side and end wall. And this might probably be designed to show that, in Jesus, both Jews and Gentiles were to be united; and this is probably the reason why it was called a stone of stumbling, and rock of offense; for nothing stumbled, nothing offended the Jews so much as the calling of the Gentiles into the Church of God, and admitting them to the same privileges which had been before peculiar to the Jews. Elect, precious - Chosen and honorable. See on 1Pet 2:4. Shall not be confounded - These words are quoted from Isa 28:16; but rather more from the Septuagint than from the Hebrew text. The latter we translate, He that believeth shall not make haste - he who comes to God, through Christ, for salvation, shall never be confounded; he need not haste to flee away, for no enemy shall ever be able to annoy him.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Peter 2:1-10

Chapter Outline A temper suitable to the Christian character as born again, is recommended. (1-10) Holy conversation among the Gentiles directed. (11-12) Subjects exhorted to pay all proper obedience to their civil governors. (13-17) Also servants to their masters, and all to be patient, according to the example of the suffering Saviour. (18-25) Verses 1-10 Evil-speaking is a sign of malice and guile in the heart…

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1 Peter 2:6 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

διότιdiotiThereforeG1360
περιέχειperiecheiit is containedG4023
ἐνeninG1722
γραφῇ·graphēaScripture:G1124
ἰδοὺidouBeholdG2400
τίθημιtithēmiI layG5087
ἐνeninG1722
ΣιὼνSiōnZionG4622
λίθονlithona stoneG3037
ἀκρογωνιαῖονakrogōniaioncornerstoneG204
ἐκλεκτὸνeklektona chosenG1588
ἔντιμον,entimonprecious,G1784
καὶkaiandG2532
ὁhothe [one] whoG3588
πιστεύωνpisteuōnis believingG4100
ἐπ᾽ep᾽onG1909
αὐτῷautōHimG846
οὐoucertainlyG3756
μὴmēnotG3361
καταισχυνθῇ.kataischunthēamay be put to shame.G2617

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 1 Peter 2:6

  • Isaiah 28:16

    Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

  • Romans 9:32-33

    Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

  • 1 Peter 2:4

    To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

  • Ephesians 2:20

    And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

  • Zechariah 10:4

    Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.

  • Romans 10:11

    For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

  • Mark 12:10

    And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:

  • Isaiah 50:7

    For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.

  • John 7:38

    He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

  • Isaiah 42:1

    Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

  • 2 Timothy 3:16

    All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

  • Isaiah 54:4

    Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
it.
Da 10:21; Mr 12:10; Joh 7:38; Ac 1:16; 2Ti 3:16; 2Pe 1:20; 3:16
Behold.
4; Isa 28:16; Zec 10:4; Ro 9:32,33; Eph 2:20
elect.
Ps 89:19; Isa 42:1; Mt 12:18; Lu 23:35; Eph 1:4
shall.
Ps 40:14; Isa 41:11; 45:16,17; 50:7; 54:4

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Context

  • 1 Peter 2:5

    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.

  • 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.

  • 1 Peter 2:7

    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,

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1 Peter 2:6 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Por lo cual también contiene la Escritura: He aquí, pongo en Sión la principal piedra del ángulo, escogida, preciosa; y el que creyere en ella, no será confundido.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Parce qu’on trouve dans l’écriture: « Voici, je pose en Sion une maîtresse pierre de coin, élue, précieuse; et celui qui croit en elle ne sera point confus ».
German
Elberfelder 1871		Denn es ist in der Schrift enthalten: "Siehe, ich lege in Zion einen Eckstein, einen auserwählten, kostbaren; und wer an ihn glaubt, wird nicht zu Schanden werden."
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Propter quod continet Scriptura: Ecce pono in Sion lapidem summum angularem, electum, pretiosum: et qui crediderit in eum, non confundetur.