1 Peter 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:6 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:6
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:6: behold, lay, corner
“As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. ashamed: or confounded”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:6: behold, lay, sion
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:6: also, behold, lay
“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:6: also, behold, lay
“When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, I also was in my dream, and, behold, I had three white baskets on my head: white: or, full of holes”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:6: also, behold, chief
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