1 Peter 2:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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,'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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,

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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,

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For you{G5213} therefore{G3767} that{G3588} believe{G4100} is the preciousness:{G5092} but{G1161} for such as disbelieve,{G544} The stone{G3037} which{G3739} the builders{G3618} rejected,{G593} The same{G3778} was{G1096} made{G1519} the head{G2776} of the corner;{G1137}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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},

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Vnto you therfore which beleve he is precious: but vnto them which beleve not ye stone which ye bylders refused ye same is made ye heed stone in the corner

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Vnto you therfore which beleue, he is precious: but vnto them that beleue not, is ye same stone which the buylders refused, made the heade stone in the corner,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Vnto you therefore which beleeue, it is precious: but vnto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disalowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Unto you therfore which beleue, he is precious: but vnto them whiche beleue not, the stone which the buylders refused, the same is made the head of the corner:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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,

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For you therefore who believe is the honor, but for such as are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected, Has become the chief cornerstone,"

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the value is for you who have faith; but it is said for those without faith, The very stone which the builders put on one side, was made the chief stone of the building;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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,"

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So you who believe see his value, but for those who do not believe, the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 118:22-23 : 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. 23 This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
  • 1 Pet 2:8 : 8 and, 'a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.' They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were determined to do.
  • Matt 21:42 : 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?
  • Mark 12:10-11 : 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.'
  • Acts 4:11-12 : 11 'This is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which has become the cornerstone.' 12 'And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among humanity by which we must be saved.'
  • Acts 26:19 : 19 So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.
  • Rom 10:21 : 21 But concerning Israel He says: 'All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.'
  • Rom 15:31 : 31 Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints.
  • 2 Cor 2:16 : 16 To one, we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is adequate for such a task?
  • Phil 3:7-9 : 7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss because of Christ. 8 Indeed, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them garbage, in order that I may gain Christ, 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. 10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
  • Col 2:10 : 10 And you have been made complete in him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
  • Titus 3:3 : 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.
  • Heb 4:11 : 11 Let us then make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same example of disobedience.
  • Heb 11:31 : 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies in peace.
  • 1 Pet 1:8 : 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,
  • Luke 2:32 : 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel."
  • Luke 20:17 : 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"?'
  • John 4:42 : 42 They said to the woman, "We no longer believe just because of what you said. Now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man truly is the Savior of the world."
  • John 6:68-69 : 68 Simon Peter answered him, 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.'
  • Song 5:9-9 : 9 What makes your beloved better than another beloved, most beautiful among women? What makes your beloved better than another, that you should beg us so passionately? 10 My beloved is radiant and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand. 11 His head is purest gold; his locks are wavy, black as a raven. 12 His eyes are like doves beside streams of water, washed in milk, perfectly set. 13 His cheeks are like a bed of spices, towers of scented herbs. His lips are lilies dripping with flowing myrrh. 14 His hands are rods of gold, set with beryl. His body is polished ivory, adorned with sapphires. 15 His legs are pillars of marble, set on bases of fine gold. His appearance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. 16 His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.
  • Isa 28:5 : 5 On that day, the LORD of Hosts will be a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty for the remnant of His people.
  • Hag 2:7 : 7 I will shake all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts.
  • Zech 4:7 : 7 Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel, you will become a plain. He will bring out the capstone with shouts of 'Grace, grace to it!'
  • Matt 13:44-46 : 44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. 46 When he found one very precious pearl, he went away, sold everything he had, and bought it.

Similar Verses (AI)

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

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

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    10 Once, you were not a people, but now you are God's people. Once, you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

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  • Ps 118:22
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    22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

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    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"?'

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

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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.

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    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.

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  • 1 Pet 1:6-8
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    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.

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    30 Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience,

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    23 But we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles,

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    10 The foundation was made of large, costly stones, with some measuring ten cubits and others eight cubits.

  • Isa 30:12
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    12 Therefore, this is what the Holy One of Israel says: 'Because you have rejected this message and relied on oppression and deceit, leaning on them for support—'

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

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    25 For you were like sheep wandering astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

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    28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are,

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    23 He was delivered up by God’s determined plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.

  • Hab 2:11
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    11 For the stone will cry out from the wall, and the wooden beam will answer it.

  • 2 Pet 1:10
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    10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election; for if you do these things, you will never stumble.

  • 2 Tim 2:19
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    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.'

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    5 Now I want to remind you, although you already know all this, that the Lord, having saved a people out of the land of Egypt, later destroyed those who did not believe.