1 Peter 2:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For it stands in Scripture: 'Behold, I lay in Zion a chosen, precious cornerstone, and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Because{G1352} {G2532} it is contained{G4023} in{G1722} scripture,{G1124} Behold,{G2400} I lay{G5087} in{G1722} Zion{G4622} a chief corner{G204} stone,{G3037} elect,{G1588} precious:{G1784} And{G2532} he that believeth{G4100} on{G1909} him{G846} shall{G2617} not{G3756} {G3361} be put to shame.{G2617}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Wherefore{G1352} also{G2532} it is contained{G4023}{(G5719)} in{G1722} the scripture{G1124}, Behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, I lay{G5087}{(G5719)} in{G1722} Sion{G4622} a chief corner{G204} stone{G3037}, elect{G1588}, precious{G1784}: and{G2532} he that believeth{G4100}{(G5723)} on{G1909} him{G846} shall{G2617} not be{G3364} confounded{G2617}{(G5686)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Wherfore it is contayned in the scripture: beholde I put in Sion an heed corner stone electe and precious: and he that beleveth on him shall not be ashamed.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Wherfore it is conteyned in the scripture: Beholde, I put in Sion an heade corner stone, electe & precious, and he that beleueth on him, shal not be cofounded.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    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.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Wherefore it is conteyned also in the scripture: beholde, I put in Sion a stone to be laide in the chiefe corner, elect and precious, and he that beleueth on hym, shall not be confounded.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;'

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Because 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.

  • 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."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For it says in scripture,“Look, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and whoever believes in him will never be put to shame.”

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 28:16 : 16 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. The one who believes will not panic.'
  • Eph 2:20 : 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
  • Rom 9:32-33 : 32 Why not? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stone of stumbling, 33 Just as it is written: 'Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in him will not be put to shame.'
  • 1 Pet 2:4 : 4 As you come to Him, the living Stone—rejected by people but chosen and precious to God—
  • Zech 10:4 : 4 From Judah will come the cornerstone, the tent peg, the battle bow, and every ruler together.
  • Matt 12:18 : 18 'Behold, My servant whom I have chosen, My beloved in whom My soul is well pleased. I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.'
  • Mark 12:10 : 10 Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.'?
  • Rom 10:11 : 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame.”
  • Eph 1:4 : 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence in love.
  • 2 Tim 3:16 : 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
  • Isa 45:16-17 : 16 They will all be ashamed and humiliated, all of them will walk in disgrace—the makers of idols. 17 But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation. You will never be put to shame or humiliated, to all eternity.
  • John 7:38 : 38 'Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.'
  • Dan 10:21 : 21 But first, I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. No one supports me against these forces except Michael, your prince.
  • 2 Pet 3:16 : 16 As he does in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. In them, there are some things that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
  • Acts 1:16 : 16 “Brothers, it was necessary for the Scripture to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who served as a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
  • Isa 50:7 : 7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.
  • Isa 54:4 : 4 Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be humiliated, for you will not be disgraced. Instead, you will forget the shame of your youth, and you will no longer remember the reproach of your widowhood.
  • Luke 23:35 : 35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even mocked Him, saying, 'He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.'
  • Isa 41:11 : 11 Behold, all who are enraged against you will be ashamed and disgraced. Those who oppose you will be as nothing and will perish.
  • Isa 42:1 : 1 Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen one, in whom my soul delights. I have put my Spirit upon him, and he will bring forth justice to the nations.
  • Ps 89:19 : 19 Indeed, the LORD is our shield, and the Holy One of Israel is our King.
  • Ps 40:14 : 14 Be pleased, LORD, to deliver me; hurry, LORD, to help me.
  • 2 Pet 1:20 : 20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Pet 2:7-9
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    7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,'

    8 and, 'a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.' They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were determined to do.

    9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

  • 1 Pet 2:3-5
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    84%

    3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

    4 As you come to Him, the living Stone—rejected by people but chosen and precious to God—

    5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

  • Isa 28:16
    83%

    16 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. The one who believes will not panic.'

  • Rom 9:32-33
    2 verses
    83%

    32 Why not? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stone of stumbling,

    33 Just as it is written: 'Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in him will not be put to shame.'

  • Acts 4:11
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    11 'This is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which has become the cornerstone.'

  • Eph 2:19-22
    4 verses
    77%

    19 So then, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household,

    20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

    21 In Him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

    22 And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling place for God in the Spirit.

  • Ps 118:22
    77%

    22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

  • Mark 12:10-11
    2 verses
    76%

    10 Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.'?

    11 'This came from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes.'

  • Luke 20:17-18
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    74%

    17 But Jesus looked at them and said, 'Then what is this that is written: "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone"?'

    18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but on whomever it falls, it will crush them.'

  • Matt 21:42
    74%

    42 Jesus said to them, 'Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This came from the Lord and is wonderful in our eyes?

  • 1 Cor 3:10-12
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    73%

    10 According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build.

    11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

    12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

  • Rom 10:11
    71%

    11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame.”

  • Isa 8:14-15
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    71%

    14 He will be a sanctuary, but for both houses of Israel he will be a stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall. And for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, he will be a trap and a snare.

    15 Many will stumble over it; they will fall and be broken, they will be ensnared and captured.

  • 1 Pet 1:19-21
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    19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or defect.

    20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.

    21 Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

  • Matt 21:44
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    44 Whoever falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but on whomever it falls, it will crush him to powder.

  • Isa 54:11
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    11 O afflicted one, storm-tossed and not comforted! Behold, I will set your stones in antimony, and I will lay your foundation with sapphires.

  • Job 38:6
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    6 On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone?

  • 1 Pet 1:6-8
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    6 In this you rejoice greatly, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,

    7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more valuable than gold that perishes though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

    8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. Though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

  • 2 Tim 2:19
    68%

    19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: 'The Lord knows those who are His,' and, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.'

  • Acts 2:30
    67%

    30 Being therefore a prophet and knowing that God had sworn an oath to him that He would set one of his descendants on his throne,

  • 2 Pet 1:10
    67%

    10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election; for if you do these things, you will never stumble.

  • Acts 15:15
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    15 The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written:

  • Hab 2:11
    66%

    11 For the stone will cry out from the wall, and the wooden beam will answer it.

  • Heb 5:6
    66%

    6 As He also says in another place, 'You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.'

  • 1 Pet 1:2
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    2 chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient and sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you.

  • 1 Pet 1:4
    66%

    4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,

  • Acts 2:25
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    25 David said about Him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me, because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.’

  • 1 Kgs 7:10
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    10 The foundation was made of large, costly stones, with some measuring ten cubits and others eight cubits.

  • Acts 13:35
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    35 So it is also stated elsewhere: 'You will not let Your Holy One see decay.'

  • 1 Cor 3:17
    66%

    17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

  • Acts 2:36
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    36 Therefore, let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.

  • 1 Pet 1:16
    66%

    16 For it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."

  • 2 Pet 3:2
    66%

    2 to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior communicated through your apostles.