1 Peter 2:6
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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
What Does 1 Peter 2:6 Mean?
1 Peter 2:6 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Election, Faith, and Identity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 2:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 45:17“But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.”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 10:11“For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”Romans 9:32“Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;”1 Corinthians 3:11“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”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;”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.”Romans 9:33“As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”Isaiah 49:23“And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.”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.”Psalms 119:116“Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.”Psalms 119:165“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”Mark 12:10“And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:”Psalms 71:1“In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.”Acts 4:11“This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.”Psalms 2:12“Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.”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.”Psalms 22:5“They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.”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.”
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